Antimicrobial Peptides SLPI and Beta Defensin-1 in Sputum are Negatively Correlated with FEV1.

Jennifer CaneLaura TregidgoSamantha ThulbornDonna FinchMona Bafadhel

Published in: International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (2021)

Sputum SLPI and beta defensin-1 may be markers to identify those patients with declining lung function. ICS use was associated with higher sputum osteopontin compared to those with no ICS use.

Keyphrases

cystic fibrosis
lung function
pulmonary tuberculosis
mycobacterium tuberculosis
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
air pollution