Human alpha defensins as markers of airway inflammation in COPD smokers

G. Paone, M. Serpilli, F. Benassi, V. Conti, S. D‘Antonio, G. Puglisi, E. Li Bianchi, M. G. Alma, G. Schmid (Rome, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2007 - The versatile aspects of nicotine addiction
Session: The versatile aspects of nicotine addiction
Session type: Electronic Poster Discussion
Number: 461
Disease area: Airway diseases

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