Бюллетень сибирской медицины (Dec 2012)
Levels of T-regulatory cells in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and basis therapy efficiency
Abstract
Open prospective comparative study was performed to evaluate association of basis treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and initial levels of individual subpopulations of T-regulatory cells. Results of study suggested what high regulatory performance in COPD (CD4+FoxP3+ > 7%) associated with low effect of anti-inflammatory therapy. This findings may be taken into account at therapy appointment.
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