Role of p21 (WAF1/Cip1) in the remodelling of the airway epithelium in smoker +/- COPD subjects

G. Chiappara, E. Pace, A. M. Montalbano, M. Ferraro, A. Bruno, M. Profita, M. I. Minervini, P. Vitulo, L. Pipitone, B. Gridelli, M. Gjomarkaj (Palermo, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Highlighting the epithelial cell in lung disease: from COPD to cancer to acute lung injury
Session: Highlighting the epithelial cell in lung disease: from COPD to cancer to acute lung injury
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 409
Disease area: Airway diseases

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