Open AccessAssociation of plasma netrin-1 level with inflammatory balance and comorbidities in patients with acute exacerbation of COPD
Author(s) -
Buğra Kerget,
Dursun Erol Afşin,
Ferhan Kerget,
Abdullah Osman Koçak,
Alperen Aksakal,
Ahmet Kızıltunç,
Ömer Araz,
Elif Yılmazel Uçar
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
tuberkuloz ve toraks/tüberküloz ve toraks
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0494-1373
DOI - 10.5578/tt.20219904
Subject(s) - copd , medicine , exacerbation , vital capacity , diabetes mellitus , gastroenterology , c reactive protein , systemic inflammation , inflammation , lung , endocrinology , lung function , diffusing capacity
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common lung disease characterized by airflow restriction and systemic inflammation. Netrin-1 is a protein mainly produced in the central nervous system and has proven anti-inflammatory activity. The aim of this study was to determine netrin-1 level and its relationship with comorbidities in patients with acute exacerbation of COPD.