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Diagnostic accuracy of biomarkers of oxidative stress in parapneumonic pleural effusions
(2011)
P>Background The imbalance between oxidants and antioxidants is referred to as oxidative stress and has been associated with various respiratory disorders. The aim of this study was the assessment of 8-isoprostane (8-iso-PGF(2 ...
Matrix Metalloproteinase Levels in the Differentiation of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusions
(2010)
Background: Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) have been implicated in the escalation of fibrosis and remodeling which are central to the subsequent progression of a parapneumonic pleural effusion to empyema. Objectives: The ...