Recent thymic emigrants (RTEs) do not account for the increased number of T-cells seen in the lungs of patients with stable COPD compared to smokers with normal lung function and normal subjects

E. Jazrawi, G. Caramori, K. Ito, P. Casolari, A. Ciaccia, K. F. Chung, P. J. Barnes, A. Papi, I. M. Adcock (London, United Kingdom; Ferrara, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2005 - Exploring alternative mechanisms and treatments
Session: Exploring alternative mechanisms and treatments
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3707
Disease area: Airway diseases

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