Protective effects of pentoxifylline against chlorine-induced acute lung injury in rats

• Main Authors: Meng-meng Liu (Author), Jiang-zheng Liu (Author), Chen-qian Zhao (Author), Peng Guo (Author), Zhao Wang (Author), Hao Wu (Author), Weihua Yu (Author), Rui Liu (Author), Chun-xu Hai (Author), Xiao-di Zhang (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Objective Chlorine is a chemical threat agent that can be harmful to humans. Inhalation of high levels of chlorine can lead to acute lung injury (ALI). Currently, there is no satisfactory treatment, and effective antidote is urgently needed. Pentoxifylline (PTX), a methylxanthine derivative...