Interferon-g or azathioprine plus corticosteroids do not alter the expression of apoptotic markers in alveolar macrophages of patients with IPF

F. Drakopanagiotakis, A. Xyfteri, E. Tsiambas, G. Vilaras, A. Karameris, C. Tsakanika, V. Polychronopoulos, D. Bouros (Athens, Alexandroupoli, Greece)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Bronchoalveolar lavage and biomarkers in diffuse parenchymal lung disease
Session: Bronchoalveolar lavage and biomarkers in diffuse parenchymal lung disease
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4777
Disease area: Interstitial lung diseases

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