Assessment of serum interleukin 6 level in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: is it related to disease severity?
Abstract Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common disease that can be prevented and even treated. It leads to high morbidity and mortality rates. Pro-inflammatory cytokines and oxidative radicals were found to be implicated in COPD pathogenesis. Objectives To measure serum...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2020-01-01
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Series: | The Egyptian Journal of Bronchology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.4103/ejb.ejb_50_19 |