Increased urotensin II in BALF and lung tissue in rat model of COPD

Y. H. Chen, W. Z. Yao, J. Ma, M. Lu, Y. F. Qi, M. W. Zhao, C. S. Tang (Beijing, China)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Airway regulation, provocation and monitoring – I
Session: Airway regulation, provocation and monitoring – I
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1284
Disease area: Airway diseases

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