Angiogenetic profiles (VEGF and VEGF receptor-1, Flt-1) in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid in patients with interstitial lung diseases

F. Economidou, K. Antoniou, K. Samara, G. Soufla, C. Choulaki, A. Proklou, I. Politis, D. Moraitaki, N. Tzanakis, N. Siafakas (Heraklion, Greece)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Role of bronchoalveolar lavage in studying the pathophysiology of interstitial lung disease
Session: Role of bronchoalveolar lavage in studying the pathophysiology of interstitial lung disease
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1879
Disease area: Interstitial lung diseases

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