Production of matrix metalloprotease-9 (MMP-9) by alveolar macrophages (AMs) from smokers: effect of corticosteroids and phosphodiesterase inhibition

N. Roche, S. Lim, B. G. Oliver, K. F. Chung (London, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2001 - New treatments for asthma and COPD: PDE4 inhibitors and anti-IGE
Session: New treatments for asthma and COPD: PDE4 inhibitors and anti-IGE
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 331

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