A neutrophil elastase inhibitor prevents bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis in mice

Akihiro Takemasa, Yoshiki Ishii, Takeshi Fukuda

Source: Eur Respir J 2012; 40: 1475-1482
Journal Issue: December
Disease area: Interstitial lung diseases

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