Increased expression of tenascin-c and α smooth muscle actin in large airways in COPD

M. Lofdahl, R. Kaarteenaho, E. Lappiblanco, M. Mikko, G. Tornling, M. Skold (Uppsala, Stockholm, Sweden; Oulu, Finland)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Biomarkers and biology in COPD
Session: Biomarkers and biology in COPD
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 435
Disease area: Airway diseases

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