The increased contractility of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis lung fibroblasts is dependent on angiotensin signalling

E. Renzoni, X. Shi-Wen, A. G. Nicholson, T. Maher, M. Dusmet, D. J. Abraham, A. U. Wells (London, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Pathogenesis of diffuse parenchymal lung disease
Session: Pathogenesis of diffuse parenchymal lung disease
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 4178
Disease area: Interstitial lung diseases

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