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Is elevated level of lung protein an early predictor for COPD?
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Is elevated level of lung protein an early predictor for COPD?

by Mark Derewicz,  University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine Micrograph showing emphysema (left – large empty spaces) and lung tissue with relative preservation of the alveoli (right). Credit: Wikipedia Airway mucus consists of various proteins such as long mucins MUC5AC and MUC5B, both of which contribute greatly to the proper gel-like consistency...