Abstract
Studies have indicated that measuring biochemical measures of epithelial injury in plasma and alveolar fluid may be useful in predicting outcome in acute lung injury. The present commentary briefly reviews the evidence supporting the use of these biochemical biomarkers of epithelial injury in acute lung injury, and in particular KL-6, as well as their limitations. The article additionally proposes the need for physiological markers of epithelial function to complement current biochemical biomarkers.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 121 |
Journal | Critical Care |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 2 |
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Publication status | Published - 31 Mar 2008 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine