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A novel biomarker in the diagnosis of parapneumonic effusion: neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin
BACKGROUND: The protein neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) is a mediator synthesized and released by neutrophils. Its physiological function is as yet unclear. Levels in blood increase in several inflammatory diseases. High serum values indicate poor prognosis for several diseases. Pl...
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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BioMed Central
2014
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4169811/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25243068 http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/2049-6958-9-49 |