Abstract

PURPOSE: Elevated levels of HLA proteins in peripheral blood and other body fluids have been reported in several pathologic conditions that are associated with increased concentrations of white blood cells such as infections, inflammation and lymphoproliferative disorders. In this investigation we measured soluble HLA class II proteins (sHLA II) in peripheral blood of patients with Alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency (A1ATD) with and without co-existing COPD.

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