Predominant constitutive CFTR conductance in small airways

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The pathological hallmarks of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are inflammation of the small airways (bronchiolitis) and destruction of lung parenchyma (emphysema). These forms of disease arise from chronic prolonged infe...

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Main Authors: Lytle Christian, Wang Xiaofei, Quinton Paul M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-01-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/6/1/7