Periostin as a marker of eosinophilic inflammation in patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Valeriy D. Kuznetsov,
Yana I. Kozlova,
Ekaterina V. Frolova
et al.
Abstract:BACKGROUND: Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are common chronic respiratory diseases. Given their heterogeneity, the study of periostin is a relevant area for establishing the endotypes of airway inflammation and determining further therapy tactics.
AIM: To evaluate periostin levels and determine its significance as a marker of eosinophilic inflammation in patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study included 59 patients with asthma and 33 p… Show more
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