Leukocyte elastase and anti-elastases in pulmonary emphysema / a thesis submitted by Robert Leo Walsh
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2001
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Walsh, Robert Leo
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The preferred theory to explain the aetiology of emphysema points to an imbalance in the protease-antiprotease systems within the lung with human leukocyte elastase and [alpha]1-protease inhibiter being the main candidates. Examines some aspects of this theory.
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Dept. of Pathology
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Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Adelaide, Dept. of Pathology, 2001
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Includes bibliographical references (leaves 218-249)
xviii, 249 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.
xviii, 249 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.