Role of cytokine profile in the differential diagnosis between acute lung rejection and pulmonary infections after lung transplantation{dagger} [THORACIC]

CONCLUSIONS
The BAL cytokine profile (IL-1β, MIP-1α and IL-10) seems useful to differentiate ALR and infections.

Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - May 19, 2015 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Patella, M., Anile, M., Del Porto, P., Diso, D., Pecoraro, Y., Onorati, I., Mantovani, S., De Giacomo, T., Ascenzioni, F., Rendina, E. A., Venuta, F. Tags: Pleura, Trachea and bronchi THORACIC Source Type: research