The gene expression of the endothelial to mesenchymal transition-related transcription factor slug is increased in remodelled pulmonary arteries of COPD

M. M. Musri, M. Diez, E. Ferrer, S. Pizarro, J. A. Barberà, V. I. Peinado (Spain)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Pathobiology of pulmonary hypertension
Session: Pathobiology of pulmonary hypertension
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1086
Disease area: Airway diseases, Pulmonary vascular diseases

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