Activin-A levels in sputum and serum of COPD, asthma and ACOS patients during acute exacerbation and at baseline

E. Tsitoura (Heraklion, Crete, Greece)

Source: International Congress 2017 – Infection and exacerbation science
Session: Infection and exacerbation science
Session type: Thematic Poster
Number: 997
Disease area: Airway diseases

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