The mechanics of smooth muscle cells in asthma: to stretch or not to stretch

S. J. Gunst (Indianapolis, United States Of America)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Role of mechanical stretch in respiratory pathophysiology
Session: Role of mechanical stretch in respiratory pathophysiology
Session type: Assembly Symposium
Number: 2979
Disease area: Airway diseases

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