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Genetic predisposition and pathogenetic mechanisms of interstitial lung diseases of unknown origin.
The European respiratory journal. Supplement - 1 Sept 2001
Verleden G M, du Bois R M, Bouros D, Drent M, Millar A, Müller-Quernheim J, Semenzato G, Johnson S, Sourvino G, Olivier D, Pietinalho A, Xaubet A
Abstract excerpt
Understanding of the cellular and cytokine interactions associated with inflammation and fibrosis in interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) has increased substantially during the past few years. Presently, many agents are known to have the ability to induce ILDs, although only a small percentage of exposed individuals will develop the disease. In addition, the majority of ILDs are of unknown origin and many are...
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