On the progressive nature of emphysema: roles of proteases, inflammation, and mechanical forces

Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2003 Sep 1;168(5):516-21. doi: 10.1164/rccm.200208-908PP.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Emphysema / complications
  • Emphysema / physiopathology*
  • Endopeptidases / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Pneumonia / complications
  • Pneumonia / physiopathology*
  • Stress, Mechanical*

Substances

  • Endopeptidases