| Health / Medical Topics |
Albuterol
A racemic mixture of the r-isomer levalbuterol and s-albuterol, a short-acting sympathomimetic agent with bronchodilator activity. Albuterol stimulates beta-2 adrenergic receptors in the lungs, thereby activating the enzyme adenylate cyclase that catalyzes the conversion of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) to cyclic-3',5'-adenosine monophosphate (cAMP). Increased cAMP concentrations relax bronchial smooth muscle, relieve bronchospasms, and reduce inflammatory cell mediator release, especially from mast cells. Albuterol although to a lesser extent, also stimulates beta-1 adrenergic receptors, thereby increasing the force and rate of myocardial contraction. (NCI Thesaurus)
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE
The determination of the ratio of the albumin compared with total protein in a biological sample. The measurement may be expressed as…
The determination of the ratio of albumin compared to globulin in a blood sample. The measurement may be expressed as a ratio…
The determination of the ratio of albumin compared to creatinine protein present in a urine sample. The measurement may be expressed as…
A quantitative measurement of albumin present in a sample.
A type of protein found in blood, egg white, milk, and other substances.
A long-acting, recombinant fusion polypeptide consisting of interferon alpha-2b (IFNa-2b) linked to human albumin (alb-IFN), with antiviral and immunomodulatory activity. Albinterferon alpha-2b…
