Control of lung defence by mucins and macrophages: ancient defence mechanisms with modern functions

Janssen William J., Stefanski Adrianne L., Bochner Bruce S., Evans Christopher M.

Source: Eur Respir J 2016; 48: 1201-1214
Journal Issue: October
Disease area: Airway diseases

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