Lysozyme level and activity are decreased in the lungs of patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and potentially contribute to increased susceptibility to pulmonary infection

P. Markart, M. Wygrecka, C. Ruppert, T. Koledachkina, W. Seeger, A. Guenther (Giessen, Germany)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Usefulness of broncoalveolar lavage (BAL) in interstitial lung diseases
Session: Usefulness of broncoalveolar lavage (BAL) in interstitial lung diseases
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 3335
Disease area: Interstitial lung diseases

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P. Markart, M. Wygrecka, C. Ruppert, T. Koledachkina, W. Seeger, A. Guenther (Giessen, Germany). Lysozyme level and activity are decreased in the lungs of patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and potentially contribute to increased susceptibility to pulmonary infection. Eur Respir J 2006; 28: Suppl. 50, 3335

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