Is there a role for endothelin-1 receptor antagonists in the treatment of lung fibrosis associated with pulmonary hypertension?

Jana Grune, Wolfgang M. Kuebler

Source: Eur Respir J, 52 (2) 1801287; 10.1183/13993003.01287-2018
Journal Issue: August
Disease area: Pulmonary vascular diseases

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