Research Article: Identification of Genes Related to Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress (ERS) in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Clinical Validation
Introduction:
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a respiratory illness characterized by a not completely reversible and progressive airflow restriction, which seriously affects patients’ quality of life. A report revealed that the COPD incidence in China was .%, with approximately million people having the disease. Furthermore, COPD has become a major public health concern, given its huge economic burden on patients’ families and society. Hitherto, the pathogenesis of COPD remains unclear. Increasing evidence…
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