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James D. Porter

Researcher at National Institutes of Health

Publications -  4
Citations -  749

James D. Porter is an academic researcher from National Institutes of Health. The author has contributed to research in topics: Rhinovirus & Asthma. The author has an hindex of 4, co-authored 4 publications receiving 595 citations. Previous affiliations of James D. Porter include Imperial College London.

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The role of macrolides in asthma: current evidence and future directions

TL;DR: The evidence from clinical trials is examined, macrolide properties and their relevance to the pathophysiology of asthma are discussed, and the use of macrolides in chronic asthma or acute exacerbations is not justified.
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Identification of novel macrolides with antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and type I and III IFN-augmenting activity in airway epithelium

TL;DR: Evidence is provided that macrolides can be developed with anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antiviral activity and show surprising versatility depending on the clinical need and the idea that macrology have antiviral properties through a mechanism that is yet to be ascertained is supported.