Evidence of sarcomere disruption and myofibrilar degeneration in the quadriceps muscle of stable COPD patients

M. Orozco-Levi, M. Ferrer, C. Coronell, A. Ramirez-Sarmiento, J. Lloreta, E. Barreiro, J. M. Broquetas, J. Gea (Barcelona, Spain)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Pathophysiological rationale of pulmonary rehabilitation
Session: Pathophysiological rationale of pulmonary rehabilitation
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 3441
Disease area: Airway diseases

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