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Clonal hematopoiesis is associated with progression of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

By Lori Asarian, Jianlong Jia, Dmytro Sirokha, Show 8 more authorsIsis E Fernandez
Figure 1. CH mutations are associated with IPF progression and loss of lung function.
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Figure 1. CH mutations are associated with IPF progression and loss of lung function.CH mutations are associated with IPF progression and loss of lung function.Asarian et al.
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Abstract

Clonal hematopoiesis-related mutations associate with rapid IPF progression and lung function decline. Exploring them mechanistically may identify important diagnostic or therapeutic targets for IPF patients.

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