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Distinct TNF-alpha and HLA polymorphisms associate with fibrotic and non-fibrotic subtypes of hypersensitivity pneumonitis.
Pulmonology - 1 Dec 2023
Freitas C, Lima B, Melo N, Mota P, Novais-Bastos H, Alves H, Sokhatska O, Delgado L, Morais A
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INTRODUCTION: Since Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis (HP) categorization in fibrotic and nonfibrotic/inflammatory types seems to be more consistent with the distinctive clinical course and outcomes, recent international guidelines recommended the use of this classification. Moreover, fibrotic subtype may share immunogenetic and pathophysiological mechanisms with other fibrotic lung diseases. AIM: To investigate HLA...
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