Effect of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease on Interleukin-8 Level in Sputum and Peripheral Blood Neutrophils: A Case Control Study
Introduction: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is characterized by partially reversible airflow obstruction and chronic inflammation in the pulmonary as well as in systemic compartment. Interleukin 8 (IL-8) is one of the most potent inflammatory mediators and it is involved in the mi...
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| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2017-11-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/10849/28279_CE(RA1)_F(T)_PF1(PB_AP)_PFA(MJ_GG)_PF2(MJ_SS).pdf |