Low serum free light chain is associated with risk of COPD exacerbation
Background Most exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are triggered by respiratory tract infections. Adaptive immunity via antibody production is important in preventing infections. Impaired antibody production is reported to be associated with an increased risk of exacerbati...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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European Respiratory Society
2020-07-01
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| Series: | ERJ Open Research |
| Online Access: | http://openres.ersjournals.com/content/6/2/00288-2019.full |