Myopathologic features in the vastus lateralis of patients with COPD

H. R. Gosker, B. Kubat, G. J. van der Vusse, E. F. M. Wouters, A. M. W. J. Schols (Maastricht, The Netherlands)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Cell biology and genetics of COPD and emphysema
Session: Cell biology and genetics of COPD and emphysema
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 640
Disease area: Airway diseases

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