Leptin levels in induced sputum from patients with COPD are sensitive to smoking status

M. Alessi, S. Reitano, M. Profita, A. Bonanno, R. Di Giorgi, A. Bruno, M. Spatafora, V. Bellia, G. Bonsignore, A. M. Vignola (Palermo, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2005 - Systemic effects of COPD
Session: Systemic effects of COPD
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 4200
Disease area: Airway diseases

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