Increased MMP8 Levels in Atopic Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Study Testing Multiple Immune Factors in Atopic and Non-Atopic Patients.

Haisheng HuChuanxu CaiMingshan XueJia-Ying LuoChenxi LiaoHuimin HuangBao-Qing Sun

Published in: International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (2020)

In general, tIgE and MMP8 levels were higher in atopic COPD patients than in non-atopic patients. NE levels were closely correlated with the basophil rate of induced sputum and FeNO levels, which may play an important role in the pathogenesis and development of atopic COPD.

Keyphrases

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
mycobacterium tuberculosis
atopic dermatitis
endothelial cells
air pollution
patient reported