Reduced intracellular IL-16 levels in CD8 lymphocytes residing in the lower airways of smokers

A. Andersson, A. Bossios, C. Malmhäll, P. Glader, G. C. Riise, M. Sjöstrand, A. Lindén (Göteborg, Sweden)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - COPD and asthma - from the cell to the clinic
Session: COPD and asthma - from the cell to the clinic
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 4495
Disease area: Airway diseases

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