Ultraestructural signs of early and advanced apoptosis in both respiratory and peripheral muscles of COPD patients

M. Ferrer, M. Orozco-Levi, E. Barreiro, J. Lloreta, S. Serrano, J. Gea (Barcelona, Spain)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - The respiratory muscle pump: current concepts
Session: The respiratory muscle pump: current concepts
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 3602
Disease area: Airway diseases

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