Defensins as a diagnostic marker in differential diagnosis of spectific pleural effusions
Scientific Journal of Al-Azhar Medical Faculty [Girls] [The]. 2000; 21 (2): 659-663
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ABSTRACT
The study showed a marked elevation of defensins concentration in empyema when compared with other pleural effusions. This high concentration may play an important role in the host defense or have a cytotoxic function in empyema. Defensins may be used as a diagnostic marker in differentiating empyema from other pleural effusions. The study also showed a high level of IL-8 in empyema which may indirectly explain the elevated levels of defensins by increasing the number of neutrophils in the pleural space
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Indice:
Méditerranée orientale
Sujet Principal:
Épanchement pleural
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Marqueurs biologiques
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Interleukine-8
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Empyème
Limites du sujet:
Femelle
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Humains
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Mâle
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Sci. J. Al-Azhar Med. Fac. [Girls]
Année:
2000
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