Research Article: Serum Proteomic Profiling in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Introduction:
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is widespread and characterized by progressive airflow restriction and lung tissue destruction manifested as breathlessness, coughing, and sputum production. Airway inflammation, emphysema, and epithelial barrier dysfunction are all considered to be involved in the pathogenesis of COPD. Immune cells, such as neutrophils and macrophages, are also related to the airway inflammation and immune imbalance leading to the occurrence of COPD. , The disease burden of COPD has…
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