Calprotectin as new sensitive marker of neutrophilic inflammation in patients with bronchiolitis obliterans

Conclusion: Calprotectin is significantly increased in BO which emphasizes the ongoing neutrophilic inflammatory process. Further investigations are required to show whether calprotectin is a sensible surrogate marker to support the diagnosis of BO and monitoring of anti-inflammatory therapy
Source: European Respiratory Journal - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Tags: Paediatric respiratory infection and immun. Source Type: research