The significance of serum S100 calcium-binding protein A4 in silicosis

Abstract Background Silicosis is a chronic occupational pulmonary disease characterized by persistent inflammation and irreversible fibrosis. Considerable evidences now indicate that S100 calcium-binding protein A4 (S100A4) has been associated with fibrotic diseases. However, the role of S100A4 in s...

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Main Authors: Jing Zhang, Cuifang Yuan, Enhong Li, Yiming Guo, Jie Cui, Heliang Liu, Xiaohui Hao, Lingli Guo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-04-01
Series:BMC Pulmonary Medicine
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-022-01918-y