Plasma YKL-40 and all-cause mortality in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Dennis Back Holmgaard, Lone Mygind, Ingrid Louise Titlestad, Hanne Birkemose Madsen, Svend Stenvang Pedersen, Julia S Johansen, Court Pedersen

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Abstract

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is hallmarked by inflammatory processes and a progressive decline of lung function. YKL-40 is a potential biomarker of inflammation and mortality in patients suffering from inflammatory lung disease, but its prognostic value in patients with COPD remains unknown. We investigated whether high plasma YKL-40 was associated with increased mortality in patients with moderate to very severe COPD.
OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftB M C Pulmonary Medicine
Vol/bind13
Sider (fra-til)77
ISSN1471-2466
DOI
StatusUdgivet - 2013

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