Genetic polymorphisms of cystatin C are associated with the diameters of pulmonary arteries in COPD patients

T. Nakajima, H. Nakamura, Y. Tamura, N. Minematsu, H. Tateno, S. Takahashi, S. Fujishima, K. Yamaguchi (Sinjuku, Hino, Saitama, Japan)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - From gene to breath analysis in airway disorders
Session: From gene to breath analysis in airway disorders
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 1410
Disease area: Airway diseases

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