Is cathepsin K a protective factor in the development of lung fibrosis?

F. Bühling, A. Gerber, C. Röcken, T. Welte (Magdeburg, Germany)

Source: Annual Congress 2002 - Pathophysiology of interstitial and vascular lung diseases
Session: Pathophysiology of interstitial and vascular lung diseases
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3016
Disease area: Interstitial lung diseases

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