Increased lung apoptosis and expression of ceramide in subjects with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

M. C. Scarpa, E. Marian, S. Baraldo, G. Turato, F. Calabrese, M. Saetta, P. Maestrelli (Padova, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - COPD: basic science and clinical studies
Session: COPD: basic science and clinical studies
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 919
Disease area: Airway diseases

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