Expression of YKL-40 and MIP-1a proteins in exudates and transudates: Biomarkers for differential diagnosis of pleural effusions?

T. Adamidi, N. Soulitzis, E. Neofytou, A. Georgiou, K. Benidis, A. Papadopoulos, N. M. Siafakas, S. E. Schiza (Nikosia, Cyprus; Heraklion, Greece)

Source: International Congress 2014 – Diagnosis of pleural effusions and mediastinal adenopathies
Session: Diagnosis of pleural effusions and mediastinal adenopathies
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2776
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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T. Adamidi, N. Soulitzis, E. Neofytou, A. Georgiou, K. Benidis, A. Papadopoulos, N. M. Siafakas, S. E. Schiza (Nikosia, Cyprus; Heraklion, Greece). Expression of YKL-40 and MIP-1a proteins in exudates and transudates: Biomarkers for differential diagnosis of pleural effusions?. Eur Respir J 2014; 44: Suppl. 58, 2776

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