Open AccessClub cell protein 16 as a biomarker for early detection of silicosis
Author(s) -
Nibedita Naha,
Jaseer C J Muhamed,
Avinash Pagdhune,
Bidisa Sarkar,
Kamalesh Sarkar
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
indian journal of medical research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.578
H-Index - 87
ISSN - 0971-5916
DOI - 10.4103/ijmr.ijmr_1799_18
Subject(s) - silicosis , biomarker , medicine , gastroenterology , tuberculosis , pathology , biology , biochemistry
Clinically silicosis is diagnosed by chest X-ray showing specific opacities along with history of silica dust exposure. Diagnosis is invariably made at an advanced or end stage when it is irreversible. Moreover, silicosis patients are susceptible to develop tuberculosis. Therefore, a suitable biomarker for early detection of silicosis is needed. This study evaluated the suitability of club cell protein (CC16) as a biomarker for early detection of silicosis.