Bronchoalveolar lavage cell profiles and proteins concentrations can be used to phenotype extrinsic allergic alveolitis patients

ConclusionsSpecific subgroup of EAA patients with more severe functional impact, distinct BALF cell profile and higher IL-4R α BALF concentration can be differentiated. Correlations between the BALF concentrations of PAR-2, MMP-7 and TNF-α with clinical parameters may reflect the role of inflammation in the pathogenesis of EAA.
Source: Multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research