Increased Serum Levels of HSP27 as a Marker for Incipient Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Young Smokers

Abstract

HSP27 serum levels correlated with the early radiological signs of COPD, whereas lung function did not match with radiological findings or HSP27 serum levels. Serum HSP27 levels may serve as a potential marker to identify the early signs of COPD independent of lung function in young smokers.