Elevated IL-8 levels in BAL fluid of individuals working in asbestos mine

S. Shahgasempour (Tehran, Iran)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Fibers and dusts
Session: Fibers and dusts
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 820
Disease area: Airway diseases

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