Serum matrix metalloproteinases in adult CF patients: Relation to pulmonary exacerbation
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Abbreviations
ALI
acute lung injury
ARDS
adult respiratory distress syndrome
BAL
bronchoalveolar lavage
BMI
body-mass-index
COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
CRP
C-reactive protein
CF
cystic fibrosis
ECM
extracellular matrix
FEV1
forced expiratory volume in one second
MEF25
maximum expiratory flow rate at 25% vital capacity
MMP
matrix metalloproteinases
TIMP
tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases
PCT
procalcitonin
PEx
pulmonary exacerbation
pCO2
partial pressure of carbon dioxide
pO2
partial pressure of oxygen
VC
vital capacity
Keywords
Cystic fibrosis
Inflammation
Lung
Matrix metalloproteinases
Tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases
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Both authors contributed equally to this study.
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