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Endothelial progenitor cell dysfunction in acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Molecular medicine reports - 1 Oct 2017
Liu Xiaoran, Liu Yangli, Huang Xinyan, Lin Gengpeng, Xie Canmao
Abstract excerpt
Endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) are decreased in cardiac dysfunction morbidity associated with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD). Therefore, the present study aimed to assess the role of EPCs in AECOPD. Patients with AECOPD (n=27) or stable COPD (n=26) were enrolled. Systemic inflammatory markers (high‑sensitivity C‑reactive protein) were measured. In addition, EPCs were...
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