Genetic disorders of the surfactant system: focus on adult disease
Genes involved in the production of pulmonary surfactant are crucial for the development and maintenance of healthy lungs. Germline mutations in surfactant-related genes cause a spectrum of severe monogenic pulmonary diseases in patients of all ages. The majority of affected patients present at a ve...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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European Respiratory Society
2021-02-01
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Series: | European Respiratory Review |
Online Access: | http://err.ersjournals.com/content/30/159/200085.full |