Soluble receptor for advanced glycation end products in COPD: relationship with emphysema and chronic cor pulmonale: a case-control study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The receptor for advanced glycation end products (RAGE) is a multiligand signal transduction receptor that can initiate and perpetuate inflammation. Its soluble isoform (sRAGE) acts as a decoy receptor for RAGE ligands, and is though...

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Main Authors: Cocci Franca, Basta Giuseppina, Monti Simonetta, Miniati Massimo, Fornai Edo, Bottai Matteo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-03-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/12/1/37

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