MMP-9 expression and activity is incresed in the BAL of patients with acute exacerbation of COPD

E. Papakonstantinou, M. Tamm, M. Roth, D. Stolz (Thessaloniki, Greece; Basel, Switzerland)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Inflammatory mechanisms in COPD
Session: Inflammatory mechanisms in COPD
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 790
Disease area: Airway diseases

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