Smoking alters alpha1-antitrypsin in alveolar macrophages possibly promoting misfolding

S. Baraldo, E. Bazzan, C. Radu, G. Turato, B. Molena, S. Ortolan, R. Cazzuffi, N. Nannini, M. Schiavon, F. Calabrese, F. Rea, P. Simioni, M. Cosio, M. Saetta (Padova, Italy; Montreal, Canada)

Source: International Congress 2014 – New studies into pulmonary proteases and antiproteases
Session: New studies into pulmonary proteases and antiproteases
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 4851
Disease area: Airway diseases

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