Myopathological features in skeletal muscle of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Gosker H.R., Kubat B., Schaart G., van der Vusse G.J., Wouters E.F.M., Schols A.M.W.J.

Source: Eur Respir J 2003; 22: 280-285
Journal Issue: August
Disease area: Airway diseases

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