The effect of tiotropium therapy on markers of elastin degradation in COPD
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Desmosine and Isodesmosine (D/I) are cross-linking amino acids which are present only in mature elastin. Changes in their concentration in body fluids indicate changes in elastin degradation and can be a reflection of tissue elastase...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-02-01
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| Series: | Respiratory Research |
| Online Access: | http://respiratory-research.com/content/10/1/12 |