| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6242429 | Respiratory Medicine | 2013 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Circulating plasma levels of SP-B and RAGE showed an opposite behavior in patients with pulmonary sarcoidosis. SP-B values are directly related to alveolar unit damage, supporting a possible role of SP-B as a marker of disease severity in these patients. Differently, RAGE decreases in severe sarcoidosis, suggesting more complex underlying mechanisms.
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Authors
Damiano Magrì, Salvatore Mariotta, Cristina Banfi, Agnese Ricotta, Alessandro Onofri, Alberto Ricci, Lara Pisani, Filippo Maria Cauti, Stefania Ghilardi, Piergiuseppe Agostoni,