1. The role of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) in the pathophysiology of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): a therapeutic role for inhibitors of MMPs?

   • M. G. Belvisi
   • K. M. Bottomley

   Review Pages: 95 - 100

2. Luteolin alleviates bronchoconstriction and airway hyperreactivity in ovalbumin sensitized mice

   • M. Das
   • A. Ram
   • B. Ghosh

   Original Research Paper Pages: 101 - 106

3. Interleukin-4 production from human basophils is critically dependent on the storage conditions employed prior to stimulation

   • E. Aumüller
   • B. F. Gibbs
   • H. Haas

   Original Research Paper Pages: 107 - 110

4. Reactive oxygen species downregulate the expression of pro-inflammatory genes by human chondrocytes

   • M. Mathy-Hartert
   • G. Martin
   • Y. Henrotin

   Original Research Paper Pages: 111 - 118

5. Reduced production of hyperalgesic substances by mononuclear cells from aged rats incubated with carrageenan: role of interleukin 2 and prostaglandins

   • L. S. M. Pereira
   • D. L. Ferreira-Alves
   • J. N. Francischi

   Original Research Paper Pages: 119 - 125

6. Modulation of airway hyperresponsiveness by thiols in a murine in vivo model of allergic asthma

   • J. Kloek
   • I. Van Ark
   • G. Folkerts

   Original Research Paper Pages: 126 - 131

7. Analysis of the inflammatory response in the rat paw caused by the venom of Apis melifera bee

   • M. C. Calixto
   • K. M. Trichês
   • J. B. Calixto

   Original Research Paper Pages: 132 - 139