Vascular endothelial growth factor in diagnosis of pleural effusion
Background: Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is a glycoprotein which is an important mediator of angiogenesis and vascular permeability. Different VEGF levels were found in carcinomatous, inflammatory and tuberculous pleural effusions, implying a varying degree of influence on the process o...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2017-01-01
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Series: | Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0422763816302345 |