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TGF-beta signaling in COPD: deciphering genetic and cellular susceptibilities for future therapeutic regimen.
Swiss medical weekly - 3 Oct 2009
Königshoff Melanie, Kneidinger Nikolaus, Eickelberg Oliver
Abstract excerpt
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the leading causes of death in the developed world and associated with a high individual and socioeconomic burden. Despite emerging preventive efforts and ongoing clinical trials, the frequency and mortality of COPD are expected to continue to rise over the next decades. COPD is defined as an irreversible expiratory airflow limitation, which is caused by...
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