Analysis of cellular components of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and pulmonary sarcoidosis: focus on lymphocyte and macrophage subpopulations

F. Fassio, M. G. Giudizi, R. Biagiotti, N. Stanflin, S. Orsi, R. Duranti, F. Almerigogna (Florence, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Allergy and immunology of asthma and beyond
Session: Allergy and immunology of asthma and beyond
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3743
Disease area: Interstitial lung diseases

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