Identifying the sputum and BALF cell subpopulation with somatic DNA alterations in COPD

K. Samara, E. Tzortzaki, E. Neofytou, N. Tzanakis, N. Siafakas (Heraklion, Greece)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Highlighting the epithelial cell in lung disease: from COPD to cancer to acute lung injury
Session: Highlighting the epithelial cell in lung disease: from COPD to cancer to acute lung injury
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 406
Disease area: Airway diseases

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