Increased apoptosis of alveolar lymphocytes (AL) in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Potential mechanisms and practical considerations

P. Kopinski, G. Przybylski, J. Chorostowska-Wynimko, A. Dyczek, K. Szablowska, E. Pólgesek, J. Golinska (Bydgoszcz, Warszawa, Krakow, Poland)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: clinical view
Session: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: clinical view
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 3383
Disease area: Interstitial lung diseases

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