Altered expression of TLR4 and of beta 2 defensin in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

E. Pace, M. Ferraro, M. I. Minervini, G. Chiappara, A. M. Montalbano, L. Siena, L. Pipitone, G. Bonsignore, M. Gjomarkaj (Palermo, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Cellular biology of asthma and COPD
Session: Cellular biology of asthma and COPD
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 3167
Disease area: Airway diseases

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