Expression of matrix metalloproteinase-1 in alveolar macrophages, type II pneumocytes, and airways in smokers: relationship to lung function and emphysema. [electronic resource]
- Lung Aug 2014
- 467-72 p. digital
Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
1432-1750
10.1007/s00408-014-9585-6 doi
Adult Aged Alveolar Epithelial Cells--enzymology Case-Control Studies Female Humans Immunohistochemistry Lung--diagnostic imaging Macrophages, Alveolar--enzymology Male Matrix Metalloproteinase 1--analysis Middle Aged Pulmonary Emphysema--diagnostic imaging Respiratory Function Tests Severity of Illness Index Smoking--adverse effects Tomography, X-Ray Computed Up-Regulation