Publications by authors named "Hector Espinoza"
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- COPD patients show significant differences in plasma protein levels compared to healthy controls, indicating a systemic inflammatory response that may increase their risk for severe COVID-19.
- Specifically, proteins like HGF and various chemokines are associated with this dysregulation, which may impact how their immune system responds to viral infections.
- The study also highlights elevated IL-6 levels in asthmatic patients, particularly females, suggesting that gender may play a role in their susceptibility to severe COVID-19 as well.*
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