Langerhans-type, but not interstitial-type dendritic cells accumulate in current smokers and COPD patients

G. R. Van Pottelberge, K. R. Bracke, G. Verleden, G. F. Joos, G. G. Brusselle (Ghent, Leuven, Belgium)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Pathology and immunology of COPD
Session: Pathology and immunology of COPD
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 1597
Disease area: Airway diseases

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