2014
DOI: 10.2147/copd.s64135
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Interleukin-6 and interleukin-8 blood levels’ poor association with the severity and clinical profile of ex-smokers with COPD

Abstract: BackgroundThe role of interleukins in the severity and clinical profile of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is not known, but evidence supports the contribution of systemic inflammation to disease pathophysiology. This study evaluated the relationship of serum biomarkers to the severity and clinical parameters of COPD.Methods and findingsSerum levels of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, interleukin-6 (IL-6), and interleukin-8 (IL-8) were measured in 50 patients with stable COPD and in 16 control… Show more

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“…Our findings are consistent with those of others who have shown elevated levels of serum cytokines in COPD, particularly with regard to IL-6, IL-8, TNF α , and VEGF [ 11 16 , 18 , 20 ]. We found certain individual circulating cytokines (particularly TNF α and IL-1 β ) to be significantly elevated in concentration in the serum of some COPD patients (and some current smokers not diagnosed with COPD), and these may serve as markers of particularly significant systemic inflammation.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 93%
“…Our findings are consistent with those of others who have shown elevated levels of serum cytokines in COPD, particularly with regard to IL-6, IL-8, TNF α , and VEGF [ 11 16 , 18 , 20 ]. We found certain individual circulating cytokines (particularly TNF α and IL-1 β ) to be significantly elevated in concentration in the serum of some COPD patients (and some current smokers not diagnosed with COPD), and these may serve as markers of particularly significant systemic inflammation.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 93%
“…Greater levels of serum IL-6 also were reported in subjects with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who had a history of greater smoking burden, bronchitis phenotype, and lower body mass index. 23 In addition, lung transplant recipients with early lung allograft dysfunction had greater baseline IL-6 and IL-8 levels compared with lung transplant recipients without dysfunction. 24 Studies that examine longitudinal measurements of serum IL-6 and IL-8 may help determine variability of serum cytokine levels over time, the impact of elevated inflammatory cytokines on disease outcomes, and response to treatment in people with A-T.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 95%
“…Among pro-inflammatory cytokines, interleukin-8 (IL-8, CXCL8), a member of the CXC chemokine family, plays a pivotal role in COPD pathogenesis [ 14 , 15 ]. IL-8 is a major chemoattractant to neutrophils, which are responsible for inducing and sustaining the inflammatory state [ 16 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%