Immune regulation of procalcitonin: a biomarker and mediator of infection
Immune regulation of procalcitonin: a biomarker and mediator of infection
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Basel: SP Birkhäuser Verlag Basel
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English
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Basel: SP Birkhäuser Verlag Basel
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Procalcitonin (PCT) has recently emerged as a powerful biomarker for an early and accurate diagnosis of bacterial infection. Here we summarize our current understanding of the expression pathways of PCT, its potential cellular sources including immune cells, and factors inducing its secretion. Also addressed is the significance of increased blood P...
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Immune regulation of procalcitonin: a biomarker and mediator of infection
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1020854776
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1020854776
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1023-3830,1420-908X
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1420-908X
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10.1007/s00011-012-0439-5
