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Airway gene expression of IL-1 pathway mediators predicts exacerbation risk in obstructive airway disease.
International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - 1 Jan 2017
Baines Katherine J, Fu Juan-Juan, McDonald Vanessa M, Gibson Peter G
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Exacerbations of asthma and COPD are a major cause of morbidity and mortality and are responsible for significant health care costs. This study further investigates interleukin (IL)-1 pathway activation and its relationship with exacerbations of asthma and COPD. METHODS: In this prospective cohort study, 95 participants with stable asthma (n=35) or COPD (n=60) were recruited and exacerbations recorded...
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