Role of cathepsin G and neutrophil elastase in the lung host defense against mycobacterial infections

K. Steinwede, K. Walter, S. Aly, J. Bohling, R. Maus, O. Schreiber, M. Srivastava, F. Länger, T. Welte, S. Ehlers, U. A. Maus (Germany)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Scientific advances in tuberculosis
Session: Scientific advances in tuberculosis
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 5010
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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