Serum levels and gene expression of pentraxin 3 are elevated in COPD
ConclusionsOur study demonstrates that serum levels of PTX-3 and the relative expression values of its gene are elevated in COPD, and can be related to cigarette smoking history.
Source: Advances in Medical Sciences - Category: Biomedical Science Source Type: research
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