Pleural cytokines MIF and MIP-3α as novel biomarkers for complicated parapneumonic effusions and empyema

Abstract Patients with complicated parapneumonic effusion (CPPE)/empyema have high morbidity and mortality, particularly when adequate management is delayed. We aimed to investigate novel dysregulated cytokines that can be used as biomarkers for infectious pleural effusions, especially for CPPE/empy...

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Main Authors: Chia-Yu Yang, Yu-Hsuan Kuo, Min Chen, Chih-Liang Wang, Li-Jane Shih, Yu-Ching Liu, Pei-Chun Hsueh, Yi-Hsuan Lai, Chi-Ming Chu, Chih-Ching Wu, Kuo-An Wu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-01-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-81053-6