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From: Iron homeostasis and oxidative stress in idiopathic pulmonary alveolar proteinosis: a case-control study

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A and B. Concentrations of lactoferrin and ferritin in BAL fluid. Comparable to other iron-transport and storage proteins, lavage lactoferrin and ferritin were elevated in these patients. Ferritin concentrations in the PAP patients significantly exceeded normal values in serum of healthy subjects even with no correction for dilution occurring during the procedure. * significantly greater than normal, healthy subjects; p < 0.05.

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Respiratory Research

ISSN: 1465-993X

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