Certain inflammatory biomarkers associated with increased risk of COPD exacerbations Simultaneously elevated levels of the biomarkers C-reactive protein, fibrinogen and leukocyte count in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) were associated with increased risk of having exacerbations, even in those with milder COPD and in those without previous exacerbations, according to a study in the June 12 issue of JAMA.
June 11, 2013 - EurekAlert!
Carolyn Bertozzi in All American Patriots (press release) Glycans mediate a variety of cell surface recognition events such as bacterial and viral binding to host cells and leukocyte adhesion during an inflammatory response,said Bertozzi. "In addition to their cell surface roles, glycans can...