Effects of ghrelin administration in cachectic patients with COPD

K. Miki, R. Maekura, T. Hiraga, H. Hashimoto, S. Kitada, M. Miki, K. Yoshimura, Y. Tateishi, M. Motone, N. Nagaya, K. Kangawa (Toyonaka, Suita, Japan)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Research development in exercise and gas exchange
Session: Research development in exercise and gas exchange
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 1957
Disease area: Airway diseases

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K. Miki, R. Maekura, T. Hiraga, H. Hashimoto, S. Kitada, M. Miki, K. Yoshimura, Y. Tateishi, M. Motone, N. Nagaya, K. Kangawa (Toyonaka, Suita, Japan). Effects of ghrelin administration in cachectic patients with COPD. Eur Respir J 2010; 36: Suppl. 54, 1957

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