Serum MMP-9, SP-D, and VEGF levels reflect the severity of connective tissue disease-associated interstitial lung diseases

Serum MMP-9, SP-D, and VEGF levels reflect the severity of connective tissue disease-associated interstitial lung diseases

Key points Serum MMP-9, SP-D, and VEGF levels were increased in patients with CTD-ILD and they may have clinical value in screening and evaluating the severity of CTD-ILD. Serum SP-D and VEGF levels had a positive correlation with ILD severity as measured using semiquantitative HRCT scores. Serum MM...

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Main Authors: Chengna Lv, Qipan Zhang, Pan Tang, Lun Guo, Qunli Ding
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-10-01
Series:Advances in Rheumatology
Subjects:
Connective tissue disease-associated interstitial lung disease
Matrix metalloproteinase-9
Surfactant protein-D
Vascular endothelial growth factor
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s42358-022-00269-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s42358-022-00269-w

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