European journal of respiratory diseases 1983-08-01

Prevention of elastase-induced emphysema by aerosol administration of a specific synthetic elastase inhibitor.

E Tarján, L Petö, J Appel, P Tolnay

Index: Eur. J. Respir. Dis. 64(6) , 442-8, (1983)

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Abstract

The effect of a synthetic elastase inhibitor was studied in experimental emphysema. The development of emphysema was totally prevented by this material. In the authors' opinion the administration of synthetic elastase inhibitors can be considered as a new possibility in the treatment of pulmonary emphysema.