Reduced mitochondrial density in the quadriceps muscle of patients with COPD

H. R. Gosker, M. K. C. Hesselink, H. Duimel, K. A. Ward, E. F. M. Wouters, A. M. W. J. Schols (Maastricht, Netherlands)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Pathophysiology of respiratory muscles
Session: Pathophysiology of respiratory muscles
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 3639
Disease area: Airway diseases

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