Endothelial progenitor cells are dysfunctional in smokers and COPD patients due to increased DNA damage and senescence

K. E. Paschalaki, R. D. Starke, Y. Hu, N. Mercado, A. Margariti, V. G. Gorgoulis, A. M. Randi, P. J. Barnes (London, United Kingdom; Athens, Greece)

Source: Annual Congress 2013 –Emerging new targets for the treatment of respiratory diseases
Session: Emerging new targets for the treatment of respiratory diseases
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 4861
Disease area: Airway diseases

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