Expression of Smad proteins during myofibroblast differentiation in pulmonary fibrosis

J. Usuki, K. Matsuda, A. Azuma, S. Kudoh (Tokyo, Japan)

Source: Annual Congress 2005 - Advancements in diffuse parenchymal lung disease
Session: Advancements in diffuse parenchymal lung disease
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 1804
Disease area: Interstitial lung diseases

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J. Usuki, K. Matsuda, A. Azuma, S. Kudoh (Tokyo, Japan). Expression of Smad proteins during myofibroblast differentiation in pulmonary fibrosis. Eur Respir J 2005; 26: Suppl. 49, 1804

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