Longitudinal follow-up of systemic inflammation after acute exacerbations of COPD☆
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Abbreviations
ATS
American Thoracic Society
BAL
broncho alveolar lavage
BMI
body mass index
BPI
bactericidal permeability increasing protein
COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
CRP
C-reactive protein
ECP
eosinophilic cationic protein
FEV1
forced expiratory volume in one second
FVC
forced vital capacity
IL-6
interleukin 6
IL-8
interleukin 8
IVC
inspiratory vital capacity
MPO
myeloperoxidase
sIL-1 RII
soluble InterLeukin-1 receptor II
sTNF R55
soluble tumor necrosis factor receptor 55
sTNF R75
soluble tumor necrosis factor receptor 75
TEAC
trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity
TNF-α
tumor necrosis factor-α.
Keywords
COPD
Acute exacerbation
Systemic inflammation
Anti-oxidants
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This study was performed at the Department of Respiratory Medicine of the University Hospital Maastricht, Maastricht, The Netherlands. This study was supported by a research grant of Astra-Zeneca BV, The Netherlands.
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