Growth factors in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: relative roles

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis patients has evolved very slowly; the fundamental approach of corticosteroids alone or in combination with other immunosuppressive agents has had little impact on long-term survival. The continued use of corticosteroids...

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Main Authors: Allen Jeremy T, Spiteri Monica A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2001-11-01
Series:Respiratory Research
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Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/3/1/13