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Factors associated with plasma IL-33 levels in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - 1 Jan 2017
Kim Sei Won, Rhee Chin Kook, Kim Ki Uk, Lee Sang Haak, Hwang Hun Gyu, Kim Yu Il, Kim Deog Kyeom, Lee Sang Do, Oh Yeon-Mok, Yoon Hyoung Kyu
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Interleukin (IL)-33 promotes T helper (Th)2 immunity and systemic inflammation. The role of IL-33 in asthma has been widely investigated. IL-33 has also been suggested to play an important role in the pathogenesis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This study investigated the clinical significance and usefulness of plasma IL-33 level in patients with COPD. METHODS: A total of 307...
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