Hepatocyte and keratinocyte growth factors and their receptors in human lung emphysema

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Hepatocyte and keratinocyte growth factors are key growth factors in the process of alveolar repair. We hypothesized that excessive alveolar destruction observed in lung emphysema involves impaired expression of hepatocyte and kerati...

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Main Authors: Marchal Joëlle, Leçon-Malas Véronique, Boutten Anne, Bonay Marcel, Soler Paul, Fournier Michel, Leseche Guy, Dehoux Monique, Crestani Bruno
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-10-01
Series:BMC Pulmonary Medicine
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2466/5/13