Leukotriene B4 receptor blockade increases apoptosis of monocyte-derived macrophages from patients with COPD and emphysema

E. Lee, J. Smith, S. A. Kilfeather (Sunderland, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2001 - Assessment and monitoring of inflammation in COPD and asthma
Session: Assessment and monitoring of inflammation in COPD and asthma
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 2237
Disease area: Airway diseases

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