Hyaluronic acid levels are increased in complicated parapneumonic pleural effusions
Background and Aim. Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a component of extracellular matrix and may play a role in the pleural inflammation which is implicated in parapneumonic effusions.The aim of the current study was to investigate HA levels in serum and pleura in patients with parapneumonic effusions. Metho...
Main Authors: | T. Zaga, D. Makris, I. Tsilioni, T. Kiropoulos, S. Oikonomidi, A. Damianos, K.I. Gourgoulianis |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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PAGEPress Publications
2015-12-01
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Series: | Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease |
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Online Access: | https://www.monaldi-archives.org/index.php/macd/article/view/217 |
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