Rac-specific nucleotide exchange factor Asef mediates lung endothelial barrier protection by hepatocyte growth factor

A. Birukova, Y. Tian, F. Meng (Chicago, United States Of America)

Source: International Congress 2014 – Experimental models in acute lung injury
Session: Experimental models in acute lung injury
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3924
Disease area: Airway diseases, Respiratory critical care

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A. Birukova, Y. Tian, F. Meng (Chicago, United States Of America). Rac-specific nucleotide exchange factor Asef mediates lung endothelial barrier protection by hepatocyte growth factor. Eur Respir J 2014; 44: Suppl. 58, 3924

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