Serum periostin does not reflect type 2-driven inflammation in COPD

Serum periostin does not reflect type 2-driven inflammation in COPD

Abstract Although Th2 driven inflammation is present in COPD, it is not clearly elucidated which COPD patients are affected. Since periostin is associated with Th2 driven inflammation and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)-response in asthma, it could function as a biomarker in COPD. The aim of this study...

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Main Authors: O. A. Carpaij, F. O. W. Muntinghe, M. B. Wagenaar, J. W. Habing, W. Timens, H. A. M. Kerstjens, M. C. Nawijn, L. I. Z. Kunz, P. S. Hiemstra, G. W. Tew, C. T. J. Holweg, C. A. Brandsma, M. van den Berge
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-06-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Subjects:
Serum periostin
COPD
Biomarker
Type 2-inflammation
Inhaled corticosteroid response
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12931-018-0818-8

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