Abstract:Identification of biomarkers for the novel therapeutics targets of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an important area of current research. In this study, the level of inflammatory cytokines was investigated and correlated these levels with erythrocytic antioxidant activities in COPD patients with smokers and without smokers and parameters of severity. Material and Methods: Plasma levels of Interleukin (IL)-6, IL-8 and IL-10 concentrations were assayed by means of Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assa… Show more
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