Pneumology

Diagnostic potential of circulating cell-free DNA in patients needing mechanical ventilation

Circulating cell-free DNA (cf-DNA) mainly comes from apoptotic cells and can reflect the extent of cellular damage. Increased plasma levels of cf-DNA have been found in many acute disorders, including septic and clinically ill patients, and usually correlate well with clinical outcome. A study reported that levels of cf-DNA in plasma can be a prognostic marker in patients needing mechanical ventilation...
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