Increased levels of apoptosis of alveolar wall cells and concurrent airspace enlargement do not necessarily indicate emphysema

G. Zimmermann, A. Fehrenbach, T. Rausch, H. Fehrenbach (Marburg, Germany)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Insights into asthma and COPD
Session: Insights into asthma and COPD
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 1662
Disease area: Airway diseases

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