Increased levels of epidermal growth factor in sputum of smoking chronic bronchitis patients

A. Barczyk, E. Sozanska, W. Pierzchala (Katowice, Poland)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Advances in pathobiology of parenchymal and airway disorders
Session: Advances in pathobiology of parenchymal and airway disorders
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 1158
Disease area: Airway diseases

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