Increased TNFα production in whole blood is associated with disease severity in COPD

N. S. Hopkinson, S. Genth-Zotz, A. Krack, S. D. Anker, M. I. Polkey (London, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Respiratory and skeletal muscle
Session: Respiratory and skeletal muscle
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3113
Disease area: Airway diseases

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