Collagen and elastin turnover increase at COPD exacerbation irrespectively its etiology
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DOI: 10.1183/13993003.congress-2020.4720
Abstract: Extracellular matrix (ECM) fragments serve as surrogate markers of disease activity in COPD. Respiratory infections have been implicated as the predominant risk factor for acute exacerbations of COPD (AECOPD). We aimed to assess if serum… read more here.
Keywords: etiology; elastin turnover; copd; turnover increase ... See more keywords