Age related alterations in sputum and plasma MMP-9 and TIMP-1 levels in healthy non-smokers and smokers

H. Ilumets, N. Louhelainen, T. Toljamo, K. Vuopala, V. Kinnula (Helsinki, Finland)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Novel markers of lung injury
Session: Novel markers of lung injury
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 1806
Disease area: Airway diseases

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