Title |
The association of plasma biomarkers with computed tomography-assessed emphysema phenotypes
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Published in |
Respiratory Research, October 2014
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DOI | 10.1186/s12931-014-0127-9 |
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Authors |
Brendan J Carolan, Grant Hughes, Jarrett Morrow, Craig P Hersh, Wanda K O’Neal, Stephen Rennard, Sreekumar G Pillai, Paula Belloni, Debra A Cockayne, Alejandro P Comellas, Meilan Han, Rachel L Zemans, Katerina Kechris, Russell P Bowler |
Abstract |
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a phenotypically heterogeneous disease. In COPD, the presence of emphysema is associated with increased mortality and risk of lung cancer. High resolution computed tomography (HRCT) scans are useful in quantifying emphysema but are associated with radiation exposure and high incidence of false positive findings (i.e., nodules). Using a comprehensive biomarker panel, we sought to determine if there was a peripheral blood biomarker signature of emphysema. |
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