Imiquimod shows anti-viral actions in human bronchial epithelium - implications for COVID-19 treatment

S. Tillgren (Lund, Sweden), J. Nieto Fontarigo (Lund, Sweden), S. Cerps (Lund, Sweden), M. Hvidtfeldt (Copenhagen, Denmark), A. Sverrild (Copenhagen, Denmark), C. Porsbjerg (Copenhagen, Denmark), L. Uller (Lund, Sweden)

Source: Virtual Congress 2021 – Pharmacology of airway diseases: clinical and laboratory studies
Session: Pharmacology of airway diseases: clinical and laboratory studies
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Number: 2136

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