Expression of MMP-8 protein in alveolar macrophages is related to bronchial asthma severity and treatment efficacy

K. Prikk, S. Sergejeva, B. Pilden, T. Tervhartiala, T. Sorsa, R. Sepper (Tallinn, Estonia; , Finland)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Cell biology and immunology of lung disease
Session: Cell biology and immunology of lung disease
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 319
Disease area: Airway diseases

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