Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) is an acid glycoprotein that converts angiotensin I into angiotensin II. It is produced mainly by activated alveolar macrophages and it resulted elevated in sarcoidosis patients. ACE is the only biomarker mentioned in WASOG international guidelines for the diagnosis and follow-up of sarcoidosis patients but its sensitivity and specificity are low. This study aimed to analyze serial measurements of ACE levels in sarcoidosis patients stratified according to concomitant ACE-inhibitor therapies (ACEIs).
d'Alessandro, M., Bergantini, L., Perrone, A., Cameli, P., Cameli, M., Prasse, A., et al. (2020). Serial investigation of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme in sarcoidosis patients treated with Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF INTERNAL MEDICINE.
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Titolo: | Serial investigation of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme in sarcoidosis patients treated with Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor |
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Citazione: | d'Alessandro, M., Bergantini, L., Perrone, A., Cameli, P., Cameli, M., Prasse, A., et al. (2020). Serial investigation of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme in sarcoidosis patients treated with Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF INTERNAL MEDICINE. |
Anno: | 2020 |
Appare nelle tipologie: | 1.1 Articolo in rivista |