Common pathways in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and cancer
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is marked by a very disappointing survival rate and still represents a clinical dilemma. According to the current pathogenic hypothesis, chronic damage of the alveolar epithelium is followed by abnormal tissue repair and impairment of the alveolar structure. This...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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European Respiratory Society
2013-09-01
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Series: | European Respiratory Review |
Online Access: | http://err.ersjournals.com/content/22/129/265.full.pdf+html |