A mechanistic study on the effect of azithromycin on T helper-17 cells

Elly Vandermeulen (Leuven, Belgium), Elly Vandermeulen, Jana Somers, Hannelore Bellon, Stijn Verleden, David Ruttens, Philippe Lemaître, Robin Vos, Geert Verleden, Bart Vanaudenaerde

Source: International Congress 2015 – Predictors of lung transplant complications
Session: Predictors of lung transplant complications
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 3275
Disease area: Airway diseases

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