| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4204910 | Archivos de Bronconeumología | 2008 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The intercostal muscles of patients with severe COPD show indirect signs of microstructural damage accompanied by satellite cell activation. This suggests the presence of ongoing cycles of lesion and repair that could partially explain the maintenance of the structural properties of the muscle.
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Authors
Juana MartÃnez-Llorens, Carme Casadevall, Josep Lloreta, Mauricio Orozco-Levi, Esther Barreiro, Joan Broquetas, Joaquim Gea,