Role of apoptosis in the pathogenesis of COPD and pulmonary emphysema
Role of apoptosis in the pathogenesis of COPD and pulmonary emphysema
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England: BioMed Central Ltd
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterised by chronic inflammation of the airways and progressive destruction of lung parenchyma, a process that in most cases is initiated by cigarette smoking. Several mechanisms are involved in the development of the disease: influx of inflammatory cells into the lung (leading to chronic inflamm...
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Role of apoptosis in the pathogenesis of COPD and pulmonary emphysema
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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_89efef820c2b435aad7a0f539b0d8f54
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1465-993X,1465-9921
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1465-993X
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10.1186/1465-9921-7-53
