Exhaled Breath Condensate: A Promising Source for Biomarkers of Lung Disease
Exhaled breath condensate (EBC) has been increasingly studied as a noninvasive research method for sampling the alveolar and airway space and is recognized as a promising source of biomarkers of lung diseases. Substances measured in EBC include oxidative stress and inflammatory mediators, such as ar...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2012-01-01
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Series: | The Scientific World Journal |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/2012/217518 |