Role of apoptosis in the pathogenesis of COPD and pulmonary emphysema
<p>Abstract</p> <p>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...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2006-03-01
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| Series: | Respiratory Research |
| Online Access: | http://respiratory-research.com/content/7/1/53 |