IL-6 causes respiratory and peripheral muscle atrophy in rats

S. P. Janssen, G. Gayan-Ramirez, V. Reynders, K. Van Kuyck, M. Decramer (Leuven, Belgium)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - The respiratory muscle pump: current concepts
Session: The respiratory muscle pump: current concepts
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 3605
Disease area: Airway diseases

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