Increased expression of YKL-40, a chitinase-like protein, in serum and lung of patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Keywords: YKL-40; Chitinase-like proteins; Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosisBAL, bronchoalveolar lavage; BALF, bronchoalveolar lavage fluid; DLco, carbon monoxide diffusing lung capacity; IPF, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; LDH, lactate dehydrogenase; SP-D, surfactant