The antimicrobial peptide CRAMP protects against emphysema

C. Herr, S. AlAlwani, R. Eschmann, C. Beißwenger, R. Bals (Homburg, Marburg, Germany)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Cell culture and animal models of lung disease
Session: Cell culture and animal models of lung disease
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3741
Disease area: Airway diseases

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