Matrix metalloproteinase activation by free neutrophil elastase contributes to bronchiectasis progression in early cystic fibrosis

Garratt Luke W., Sutanto Erika N., Ling Kak-Ming, Looi Kevin, Iosifidis Thomas, Martinovich Kelly M., Shaw Nicole C., Kicic-Starcevich Elizabeth, Knight Darryl A., Ranganathan Sarath, Stick Stephen M., Kicic Anthony

Source: Eur Respir J 2015; 46: 384-394
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