Why more research into molecular and cellular mechanisms of COPD is needed
Inflammation in lung parenchyma
Small airways disease in COPD
Asthma vs. COPD: cellular and molecular differences
Airway mucus secretion
Macrophages
Neutrophils
Epithelial cells
T-Lymphocytes
Inflammatory mediators
Oxidative stress
Proteinases in COPD
Antiproteases
Corticosteroid resistance in COPD
Molecular genetics
Mechanisms of systemic effects
Mechanisms of exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Mechanisms of pulmonary vascular changes
Therapeutic implications and future developments.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease : cellular and molecular mechanisms. ISBN 9780824723118. Published by Taylor & Francis in 2005. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.