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The Expression of IL-6, TNF-α, and MCP-1 in Respiratory Viral Infection in Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
Journal of immunology research - 1 Jan 2017
Zheng Jingtong, Shi Yue, Xiong Lingxin, Zhang Weijie, Li Ying, Gibson Peter G, Simpson Jodie L, Zhang Chao, Lu Junying, Sai Jingying, Wang Guoqiang, Wang Fang
Abstract excerpt
Viral infection is a common trigger for acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD). The aim of this study is to investigate the expression of cytokines in AECOPD. Patients with AECOPD requiring hospitalization were recruited. Meanwhile healthy volunteers of similar age that accepted routine check-ups and showed no clinical symptoms of inflammatory diseases were also recruited. Induced...
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