The inflammatory biomarker YKL-40 at admission is a strong predictor of overall mortality

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YKL-40 is an inflammatory biomarker associated with disease activity and mortality in patients with diseases characterized by inflammation and tissue remodelling. The aim of this study was to describe the prognostic value of YKL-40 in an unselected patient population.
Original languageEnglish
JournalThe Internet Journal of Internal Medicine
Volume273
Issue number2
Pages (from-to)205-16
Number of pages12
ISSN1528-8382
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013

    Research areas

  • Adipokines, Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Biological Markers, Denmark, Female, Hospitalization, Humans, Lectins, Male, Middle Aged, Mortality, Predictive Value of Tests

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