Transient transgene expression of CTGF in the lung induces moderate and reversible fibrosis

P. Bonniaud, P. Margetts, M. Kolb, M. Kelly, T. Haberberger, J. Gauldie (Hamilton, Canada; Dijon, France; Rimpach, Germany)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Genes and proteins in lung injury
Session: Genes and proteins in lung injury
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 2354
Disease area: Interstitial lung diseases

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