Fig. 3From: Reduced endogenous secretory RAGE in blood and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid is associated with poor prognosis in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosisFive-year survival in patients with IPF based on the levels of esRAGE in serum and BALF. Decreased levels of endogenous secretory receptor for advanced glycation end products (esRAGE) both in (a) serum and (b) bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) were significantly associated with poorer survival in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)Back to article page