The role of complement activation in COPD exacerbation recovery

John-Paul Westwood, Alexander J. Mackay, Gavin Donaldson, Samuel J. Machin, Jadwiga A. Wedzicha, Marie Scully

Source: ERJ Open Res, 2 (4) 00027-2016; 10.1183/23120541.00027-2016
Journal Issue: October
Disease area: Airway diseases

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