The association between leukocyte telomere length, telomere attrition and disease severity in cystic fibrosis patients

E. Lammertyn (LEUVEN, Belgium)

Source: International Congress 2017 – Cystic fibrosis: monitoring and biomarkers
Session: Cystic fibrosis: monitoring and biomarkers
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 4402
Disease area: Airway diseases

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