Association between Elevated Pleural Interleukin-33 Levels and Tuberculous Pleurisy
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Association between Elevated Pleural Interleukin-33 Levels and Tuberculous Pleurisy
BACKGROUND Interferon-γ (IFN-γ) plays a crucial role in Mycobacterium tuberculosis induced pleural responses. Interleukin (IL)-33 up-regulates the production of IFN-γ. We aimed to identify whether an association between pleural IL-33 levels and tuberculous pleurisy exists and determine its diagnostic value. METHODS Pleural IL-33, ST2 (a receptor of IL-33), adenosine deaminase (ADA), and IFN-γ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Annals of Laboratory Medicine
سال: 2013
ISSN: 2234-3806,2234-3814
DOI: 10.3343/alm.2013.33.1.45