Prognostic value of serum macrophage migration inhibitory factor levels in pulmonary tuberculosis
Abstract Background Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) makes chemokine-like functions and plays critical roles in various inflammatory diseases. This study was designed to explore the significance of MIF serum levels in predicting the prognosis of pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) following ant...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-03-01
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Series: | Respiratory Research |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12931-019-1004-3 |