Muscle regrowth in COPD patients induced by anabolic steroids is amplified by systemic glucocorticoids (GC): A potentiating interaction between GC and IGF-1?

A. M. W. J. Schols, N. A. M. Pansters, R. C. J. Langen (Maastricht, Netherlands)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Challenges in chronic disease management: helping individuals with chronic lung disease remain stable
Disease area: Airway diseases

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