Overexpression of angiotensin II type 1 receptor (AGTR1) and lymphatic vasculature rarefaction is present in scleroderma with pulmonary compromised

A.D.P. Ruppert, V. Capelozzi, E.R. Parra (Sao Paulo, Brazil)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Diffuse parenchymal lung disease II
Session: Diffuse parenchymal lung disease II
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3643
Disease area: Interstitial lung diseases

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