| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5833249 | International Immunopharmacology | 2013 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Sputum levels of fractalkine were significantly lower in Hospitalized group than serum levels. ⺠Serum levels of PMN-elastase were significantly higher in Hospitalized group. ⺠Serum levels of fractalkine and MMP-9 were higher in the severe (grade 3-4) group. ⺠There is no correlation between sputum and serum levels of these factors and lung complications in SM exposed group. ⺠Data represents that pathophysiologic process other than COPD may be involved in SM exposed patients.
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Authors
Shahryar Pourfarzam, Roya Yaraee, Zuhair Mohammad Hassan, Mohammad Ebrahim Yarmohammadi, Soghrat Faghihzadeh, Mohammad-Reza Soroush, Faramarz Fallahi, Sussan K. Ardestani, Massoumeh Ebtekar, Sakine Moaiedmohseni, Mohammad-Mehdi Naghizadeh,