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Editorial
. 2005 Aug 1;172(3):261-2.
doi: 10.1164/rccm.2505008.

Leukotrienes in acute lung injury: a potential therapeutic target?

James A Frank, Michael A Matthay
Editorial

Leukotrienes in acute lung injury: a potential therapeutic target?

James A Frank et al. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. .
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