The myofibroblast in pulmonary fibrosis displays distinct functional characteristics, depending on its source of origin

S. M. Walsh, D. A. Boylan, J. C. Worrell, R. V. Lumsden, R. Kane, M. P. Keane (Dublin, Ireland)

Source: International Congress 2014 – ILDs 3
Session: ILDs 3
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 792
Disease area: Interstitial lung diseases

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S. M. Walsh, D. A. Boylan, J. C. Worrell, R. V. Lumsden, R. Kane, M. P. Keane (Dublin, Ireland). The myofibroblast in pulmonary fibrosis displays distinct functional characteristics, depending on its source of origin. Eur Respir J 2014; 44: Suppl. 58, 792

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