Reduced phagocytosis of bacterial pathogens by macrophages from COPD patients

C. Thomas, M. Saunders, J. Wedzicha, P. J. Barnes, L. E. Donnelly (London, Charnwood, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Macrophages: cell biology and disease-specific characteristics
Session: Macrophages: cell biology and disease-specific characteristics
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 4347
Disease area: Airway diseases, Respiratory infections

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