ImmunologybioRxivPreprint
Anti-microbial immunity is impaired in COPD patients with frequent exacerbations
A. Singanayagam, S.-L. Loo, M. Calderazzo…·P. Mallia
This study identifies impaired anti-viral and anti-microbial immunity in COPD patients with frequent exacerbations, linking reduced interferon and MBL-2 levels to increased bacterial loads and susceptibility to exacerbations.
DOI 10.1101/632372