Increased Rho-kinase expression and activity and pulmonary endothelial dysfunction in smokers with normal lung function

Duong-Quy S., Dao P., Hua-Huy T., Guilluy C., Pacaud P., Dinh-Xuan A.T.

Source: Eur Respir J 2011; 37: 349
Journal Issue: February
Disease area: Pulmonary vascular diseases

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