Trefoil factors are increased in sputum and serum from subjects with COPD

L. Pedersen, T. Lund, N. E. Viby, V. Backer, E. Nexø, S. S. Poulsen (Copenhagen NV, Copenhagen N, Århus C, Denmark)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - COPD: basic science and clinical studies
Session: COPD: basic science and clinical studies
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 903
Disease area: Airway diseases

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