Optimized Dialysis and Protease Inhibition of Sputum Dithiothreitol Supernatants

Abstract

The technique of optimized dialysis and protease inhibition of sputum DTT supernatants aids the detection of chemokines and cytokines. The detection of elevated levels of particular sputum chemokines and cytokines in individual patients may provide a rationale for specific therapies.

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