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A longitudinal assessment of circulating YKL-40 levels in preschool children with wheeze.
Pediatric allergy and immunology : official publication of the European Society of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology - 1 Feb 2017
James Anna, Stenberg Hammar Katarina, Reinius Lovisa, Konradsen Jon R, Dahlén Sven-Erik, Söderhäll Cilla, Hedlin Gunilla
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The chitinase-like protein YKL-40 (CHI3L1) is elevated in the circulation of adults and schoolchildren with chronic severe asthma. It is unknown whether YKL-40 is altered in younger, preschool children with wheeze, acute or chronic. We therefore examined YKL-40 in preschool children during an acute episode of wheeze and during remission, in comparison with healthy controls. METHODS: Blood was obtained...
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