Smoking cessation and bronchial epithelial remodelling in COPD: a cross-sectional study
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is associated with bronchial epithelial changes, including squamous cell metaplasia and goblet cell hyperplasia. These features are partially attributed to activation of the epidermal grow...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2007-11-01
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| Series: | Respiratory Research |
| Online Access: | http://respiratory-research.com/content/8/1/85 |