The dopamine D1 receptor is expressed and induces CREB phosphorylation and MUC5AC expression in human airway epithelium.
Nao MatsuyamaSumire ShibataAtsuko MatobaTada-Aki KudoJennifer DanielssonAtsushi KohjitaniEiji MasakiCharles W EmalaKentaro MizutaPublished in: Respiratory research (2018)
These results suggest that the activation of the dopamine D1 receptor on human airway epithelium
could induce mucus overproduction, which could worsen airway obstructive symptoms.