Systemic inflammation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a population-based study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Elevated circulating levels of several inflammatory biomarkers have been described in selected patient populations with COPD, although less is known about their population-based distribution. The aims of this study were to compare th...

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Main Authors: Sánchez Guadalupe, Duran-Tauleria Enric, Muñoz Luis, Soriano Joan B, Miravitlles Marc, Garcia-Rio Francisco, Sobradillo Víctor, Ancochea Julio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-05-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/11/1/63