An investigation of apoptotic eosinophil numbers in induced sputum: is there an association with asthma severity?

G. M. Walsh, C. J. Duncan, M. G. Blaylock, J. G. Douglas (Aberdeen, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2001 - Mechanisms of airway inflammation in asthma and COPD
Session: Mechanisms of airway inflammation in asthma and COPD
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1690
Disease area: Airway diseases

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