Transforming growth factor-beta1 (TGF-β1) expression is related to reticular basement membrane (Rbm) hypervascularity in smokers and COPD

S.S. Sohal, A. Soltani, D. Reid, S. Weston, H.K. Muller, R. Wood-Baker, E.H. Walters (Hobart, Brisbane, Australia)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Inflammatory mechanisms in COPD
Session: Inflammatory mechanisms in COPD
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 782
Disease area: Airway diseases

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