Distinct localization of estrogen receptors in lungs of severe COPD patients

Juanita H.J. Vernooy (Maastricht, Netherlands), Gonda Konings, Niki Reynaert, Andrea Romano, Emiel Wouters, Juanita Vernooy

Source: International Congress 2015 – New insights into lung disease pathogenesis
Session: New insights into lung disease pathogenesis
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 869
Disease area: Airway diseases

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