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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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Yan Liang, Samantha M. Yeligar, Lou Ann S. Brown
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:The Scientific World Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/2012/217518