An innovative high sensitivity tool for active neutrophil elastase quantification

S. Johnston (Belfast (Belfast), United Kingdom), T. Ferguson (Belfast (Belfast), United Kingdom), K. Moffitt (Belfast (Belfast), United Kingdom), D. McCafferty (Belfast (Belfast), United Kingdom)

Source: Virtual Congress 2021 – Biomarkers for the management of bronchial obstructive diseases
Session: Biomarkers for the management of bronchial obstructive diseases
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Number: 1141

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