Liver growth factor (LGF) reverts experimental lung emphysema induced by tobacco smoke in mice

A. Giron-Martinez, T.E. Raul, S. Perez-Rial, N. Gonzalez-Mangado, P.B. German (Madrid, Spain)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - The smoking gun in COPD biology
Session: The smoking gun in COPD biology
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4597
Disease area: Airway diseases

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