Airway smooth muscle in health and disease

This thesis focuses on the structure and function of airway smooth muscle (ASM) in health and disease. By employing the use of structural analysis by electron microscopy, functional analysis by mechanical measurements, and biochemical analysis, this thesis provides valuable insight into ASM pathophy...

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Main Author: Chin, Leslie Yee Mann
Language:English
Published: University of British Columbia 2010
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/27650