Comparable matrix alterations in the alveolar and small airway wall of COPD patients

I.M.J. Eurlings, N.L. Reynaert, E.F.M. Wouters, M.A. Dentener (Maastricht, Netherlands)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Basic and translational studies in COPD
Session: Basic and translational studies in COPD
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 1437
Disease area: Airway diseases

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