Smokers with CT detected emphysema and no airway obstruction have decreased plasma levels of EGF, IL-15, IL-8 and IL-1ra.
<h4>Rationale</h4>Low-grade inflammation and emphysema have been shown to be associated with an increased risk of lung cancer. However, the systemic inflammatory response in patients with emphysema is still unknown.<h4>Objective</h4>TO COMPARE THE PLASMA CYTOKINE PROFILES IN...
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2013
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