Bacterial killing is enhanced after exogenous administration of lysozyme in the lungs

R. Epaud, H. T. Akinbi, C. Oka, M. Tanaka, T. E. Weaver (Paris, France; Cincinnati, United States Of America; Wakaba, Japan)

Source: Annual Congress 2001 - Basic abnormalities and implication for treatment in cystic fibrosis
Session: Basic abnormalities and implication for treatment in cystic fibrosis
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 163
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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