High concentrations of VEGF reduce stretch-induced apoptosis of alveolar type II cells

H. Kuhn, S. Krüger, S. Hammerschmidt, H. Wirtz (Leipzig, Germany)

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: 414
Disease area: Respiratory critical care

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