Gene transfer of the BMP-antagonist gremlin induces fibroblastic foci and pulmonary fibrosis in rats

L. Farkas, K. Ask, D. Farkas, J. Gauldie, M. Inman, W. Shi, M. Kolb (Hamilton, ON, Canada; Regensburg, Germany; Los Angeles, CA, United States Of America)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Vascular and interstitial remodelling in chronic lung disease: therapeutic interventions on the horizon
Disease area: Interstitial lung diseases

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