Uric acid, lung function, physical capacity and exacerbation frequency in patients with COPD: a multi-dimensional approach

Abstract Background Recent investigations showed single associations between uric acid levels, functional parameters, exacerbations and mortality in COPD patients. The aim of this study was to describe the role of uric acid within the network of multiple relationships between function, exacerbation...

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Main Authors: Kathrin Kahnert, Peter Alter, Tobias Welte, Rudolf M. Huber, Jürgen Behr, Frank Biertz, Henrik Watz, Robert Bals, Claus F. Vogelmeier, Rudolf A. Jörres
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-06-01
Series:Respiratory Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12931-018-0815-y