Increased circulating levels of α1-antitrypsin and calprotectin are associated with reduced gas diffusion in the lungs

Welle I., Bakke P.S., Eide G.E., Fagerhol M.K., Omenaas E., Gulsvik A.

Source: Eur Respir J 2001; 17: 1105-1111
Journal Issue: June
Disease area: Airway diseases

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