Article
The association of adiponectin with computed tomography phenotypes in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine - 1 Sept 2013
Carolan Brendan J, Kim Yu-il, Williams André A, Kechris Katerina, Lutz Sharon, Reisdorph Nichole, Bowler Russell P
Abstract excerpt
RATIONALE: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a heterogeneous disorder associated with systemic manifestations that contribute to its morbidity and mortality. Recent work suggests that biomarker signatures in the blood may be useful in evaluating COPD phenotypes and may provide insight into the pathophysiology of systemic manifestations. Adiponectin, primarily produced by fat cells, has been...
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