Inhaled steroids modulate extracellular matrix composition in bronchial biopsies of COPD patients: a...
Inhaled steroids modulate extracellular matrix composition in bronchial biopsies of COPD patients: a randomized, controlled trial
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GLUCOLD (Groningen Leiden Universities Corticosteroids in Obstructive Lung Disease) Study Group , the GLUCOLD (Groningen Leiden Universities Corticosteroids in Obstructive Lung Disease) Study Group , Kunz, Lisette I Z , Strebus, Jolanda , Budulac, Simona E , Lapperre, Therese S , Sterk, Peter J , Postma, Dirkje S , Mauad, Thais , Timens, Wim and Hiemstra, Pieter S
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United States: Public Library of Science
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United States: Public Library of Science
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Smoking and inflammation contribute to the pathogenesis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which involves changes in extracellular matrix. This is thought to contribute to airway remodeling and airflow obstruction. We have previously observed that long-term treatment with inhaled corticosteroids can not only reduce bronchial inflammat...
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Inhaled steroids modulate extracellular matrix composition in bronchial biopsies of COPD patients: a randomized, controlled trial
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the GLUCOLD (Groningen Leiden Universities Corticosteroids in Obstructive Lung Disease) Study Group
Kunz, Lisette I Z
Strebus, Jolanda
Budulac, Simona E
Lapperre, Therese S
Sterk, Peter J
Postma, Dirkje S
Mauad, Thais
Timens, Wim
Hiemstra, Pieter S
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TN_cdi_plos_journals_1350968583
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_1350968583
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1932-6203
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1932-6203
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10.1371/journal.pone.0063430
