Alveolar macrophage size is increased in COPD patients compared to controls

S. Lea (Manchester, United Kingdom)

Source: International Congress 2017 – Systemic and airway biomarkers
Session: Systemic and airway biomarkers
Session type: Thematic Poster
Number: 1011
Disease area: Airway diseases

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