Matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) and transforming growth factor β1 (TGF β1) levels in induced sputum and serum samples of mild and severe asthmatics

Z. Karakurt, B. Bagci Ceyhan, S. Karakurt, H. Turker (Istanbul, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2001 - Noninvasive markers of airway inflammation, bronchoprovocation, or both?
Session: Noninvasive markers of airway inflammation, bronchoprovocation, or both?
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 1101
Disease area: Airway diseases

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