Journal article
Biomarkers in acute respiratory distress syndrome
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The article provides an overview of efforts to identify and validate biomarkers in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and a discussion of the challenges confronting researchers in this area.
RECENT FINDINGS: Although various putative biomarkers have been investigated in ARDS, the data have been largely disappointing and the 'troponin' of ARDS remains elusive. Establishing a relationship between measurable biological …
Authors
Binnie A; Tsang JLY; dos Santos CC
Journal
Current Opinion in Critical Care, Vol. 20, No. 1, pp. 47–55
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
February 2014
DOI
10.1097/mcc.0000000000000048
ISSN
1070-5295
Fields of Research (FoR)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
BiomarkersFemaleHumansIntercellular Adhesion Molecule-1Interleukin-6Interleukin-8MaleMucin-1Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor 1Receptor for Advanced Glycation End ProductsResearchRespiration, ArtificialRespiratory Distress SyndromeTumor Necrosis Factor-alphaVascular Endothelial Growth Factor AVentilator-Induced Lung InjuryVesicular Transport Proteinsvon Willebrand Factor