Therapeutic effect of statins on airway remodeling during asthma.

Mashael AlabedNoha Mousaad ElemamRakhee K RamakrishnanNarjes Saheb Sharif-AskariTarek KashourQutayba HamidRabih Halwani

Published in: Expert review of respiratory medicine (2021)

With improved understanding of the role of statins in airway remodeling and inflammation, statins represent a potential therapeutic option for various asthma phenotypes. Further research is warranted to optimize statins for asthma therapy through inhalation as a possible route of administration.

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