Assessment of soluble parameters in sputum.
The concentrations of soluble protein in lung secretions are dependent upon the degree of inflammation, local production and cell activation. Infections and corticosteroid therapy will alter the protein content of lung secretions as a result of their effect on lung inflammation.
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Lung Immunobiochemical Research Laboratory, General Hospital, Birmingham, United Kingdom.
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D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation / Q000378:metabolism; D011506:Proteins / Q000737:chemistry; D012140:Respiratory Tract Diseases / Q000378:metabolism; D012995:Solubility; D013183:Sputum / Q000737:chemistry*
D011506:Proteins