Voxelotor, which left shifts the oxy-hemoglobin dissociation curve, improves oxygen desaturation in IPF patients during maximal exercise

N. Vlahakis (South San Francisco, United States of America), S. Dixon (South San Francisco, United States of America), J. Lehrer (South San Francisco, United States of America), K. Beck (Utah, United States of America)

Source: International Congress 2019 – Exploring exercise responses in respiratory diseases
Session: Exploring exercise responses in respiratory diseases
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 1636
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