Decreased haem oxygenase-1 and increased inducible nitric oxide synthase in the lung of severe COPD patients

Maestrelli P., Paska C., Saetta M., Turato G., Nowicki Y., Monti S., Formichi B., Miniati M., Fabbri L.M.

Source: Eur Respir J 2003; 21: 971-976
Journal Issue: June
Disease area: Airway diseases

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