Free Desmosine is a Sensitive Marker of Smoke-Induced Emphysema

ConclusionsThese findings support the hypothesis that free DID are sensitive indicators of smoke-induced lung injury. Measurement of free DID in smokers with minimally decreased lung mass may help determine the utility of this parameter as a test for incipient pulmonary emphysema.
Source: Lung - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research