Dropping acid: why is cystic fibrosis mucus abnormal?

Bruce K. Rubin, David J. Thornton

Source: Eur Respir J, 52 (6) 1802057; 10.1183/13993003.02057-2018
Journal Issue: December
Disease area: Airway diseases

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