Expression of elastolytic proteases in lung parenchyma from COPD compared to normal subjects and healthy smokers

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

Source: Annual Congress 2004 - Advancements in pathobiology of respiratory diseases
Session: Advancements in pathobiology of respiratory diseases
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 399
Disease area: Airway diseases

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