Low human beta-defensin-2 levels in the sputum of COPD patients are associated with the risk of exacerbations.

BMC Pulm Med · 2023 · PMC10064533 · PMID 37003996

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However, compared to the former, the latter group showed a trend toward lower hBD-2 levels (2152.5 ± 1251.6 vs. 1716.9 ± 1248.6 pg/mL, respectively; p = 0.057; Fig. 1 A).

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