Utility of Total Desmosine as Biomarker for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients

Faculty Medicine Year: 2013
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Journal: Attia et al., J Pulm Respir Med Attia et al., J Pulm Respir Med Volume:
Keywords : Utility , Total Desmosine , Biomarker , Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary    
Abstract:
Matrix degradation is a key feature of COPD, leading to lung destruction, emphysema and impaired pulmonary function. Desmosine and isodesmosine are elastin-derived cross linked amino acids whose urine levels are considered representative
   
     
 
       

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