The role of microvascular endothelial cells in the pathogenesis of emphysema

COPD comprising small airways disease and emphysema is a chronic, debilitating often fatal lung condition that approximately 20% of smokers develop. Current therapies mostly target inflammation and airflow obstruction caused by small airways disease however there are no current therapies which treat...

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Main Author: Mackay, Laura Sutherland
Published: University of Newcastle upon Tyne 2015
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.694348