The programmed death of alveolar lymphocytes is elevated in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). The plausible explanation of well-known bronchoalveolar lavage cytological findings?

P. Kopinski (Bydgoszcz, Poland)

Source: International Congress 2017 – Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: from the bench to the bedside
Session: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: from the bench to the bedside
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4888
Disease area: Interstitial lung diseases

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