Low telomerase expression in alveolar epithelial plays a role in the pathogenesis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

D. R. Waisberg, E. R. Parra, J. V. Barbas-Filho, V. L. Capelozzi (São Paulo, Brazil)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Management of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: what can we learn from the pathophysiology?
Session: Management of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: what can we learn from the pathophysiology?
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3484
Disease area: Interstitial lung diseases

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