Serial change in serum KL-6 levels correlate with the pulmonary function variables in cystic fibrosis

S. Ohshimo, F. Bonella, H. Teschler, N. Kohno, J. Guzman, U. Costabel (Essen, Germany; , Japan)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Cystic fibrosis: lung disease and much more
Session: Cystic fibrosis: lung disease and much more
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 3899
Disease area: Interstitial lung diseases

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S. Ohshimo, F. Bonella, H. Teschler, N. Kohno, J. Guzman, U. Costabel (Essen, Germany; , Japan). Serial change in serum KL-6 levels correlate with the pulmonary function variables in cystic fibrosis. Eur Respir J 2010; 36: Suppl. 54, 3899

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