Peaks of transforming growth factor-β mRNA in alveolar cells of lung transplant recipients as an early marker of chronic rejection

Chronic lung rejection (CLR) induces a fibroproliferative disorder leading to the occlusion of small airways. It has emerged as the major factor limiting the survival of lung transplant recipients. Predictive markers of CLR are lacking, and its diagnosis is generally ascertained when the fibrosis pr...

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