Muscarinic receptors, leukotriene B4 production and neutrophilic inflammation in COPD patients

M. Profita, R. Di Giorgi, A. Sala, A. Bonanno, L. Riccobono, F. Mirabella, M. Gjomarkaj, G. Bonsignore, J. Bousquet, A. M. Vignola (Palermo, Milano, Italy; Montpellier, France)

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Improved understanding of the basic mechanisms impact on the management of COPD
Session: Improved understanding of the basic mechanisms impact on the management of COPD
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 264
Disease area: Airway diseases

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