TY - JOUR
T1 - Anti-inflammatory effects of the macrolides
AU - Davidson, Ross
AU - Péloquin, Louis
PY - 2002/8
Y1 - 2002/8
N2 - Since their introduction into clinical practice, the macrolides have played an important role in the treatment of both upper and lower respiratory tract disease. In addition to their antibacterial effects, increased evidence is mounting to suggest that the macrolides possess other clinically relevant properties, such as anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory activities. Several in vitro and clinical trials have been published supporting this hypothesis. This article reviews some of the evidence.
AB - Since their introduction into clinical practice, the macrolides have played an important role in the treatment of both upper and lower respiratory tract disease. In addition to their antibacterial effects, increased evidence is mounting to suggest that the macrolides possess other clinically relevant properties, such as anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory activities. Several in vitro and clinical trials have been published supporting this hypothesis. This article reviews some of the evidence.
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U2 - 10.2310/7070.2002.21285
DO - 10.2310/7070.2002.21285
M3 - Short survey
C2 - 12243242
AN - SCOPUS:0036696485
SN - 0381-6605
VL - 31
SP - S38-S40
JO - Journal of Otolaryngology
JF - Journal of Otolaryngology
IS - SUPPL. 1
ER -