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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-04-01
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Series: | BMC Pulmonary Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-022-01918-y |