Serum Albumin Concentrations in Stable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Serum Albumin Concentrations in Stable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive condition characterized by chronic airway inflammation and lung parenchyma damage. Systemic inflammation and oxidative stress also play a role in the pathogenesis of COPD. Serum albumin is a negative acute-phase protein with a...

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Main Authors: Elisabetta Zinellu, Alessandro G. Fois, Elisabetta Sotgiu, Sabrina Mellino, Arduino A. Mangoni, Ciriaco Carru, Angelo Zinellu, Pietro Pirina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
COPD
albumin
inflammation
oxidative stress
malnutrition
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/10/2/269

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