Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) levels in induced sputum and plasma in asymptomatic and COPD smokers. Correlation with airway and systemic inflammation

N. Rovina, A. Papapetropoulos, M. Michailidou, A. Kollintza, D. Simoes, C. Roussos, C. Gratziou (Athens, Greece)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Mechanisms of respiratory diseases
Session: Mechanisms of respiratory diseases
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3795
Disease area: Airway diseases

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