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The aim of this trial is to evaluate the level of TREM-1 in different kinds of pleural effusion.
The triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells-1 (TREM-1) is a member of the immunoglobulin superfamily, and its expression is upregulated on phagocytic cells in the presence of bacteria or fungi. Several experiments by Bouchon and colleagues showed that TREM-1 mediates the acute inflammatory response to microbial products. Human tissues infected with bacteria are infiltrated with neutrophils and macrophages that express high levels of TREM-1. Conversely, TREM-1 is only weakly expressed in samples from patients with noninfectious inflammatory disorders. In addition, TREM-1 is shed from the membrane of activated phagocytes and can be found in a soluble form in body fluids. The presence of a soluble form of TREM-1 in samples of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid from mechanically ventilated patients has been shown to be a good indicator of infectious pneumonia.
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| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pan-Chyr Yang, MD, PhD | Contact | 886-2-2356-2867 | pcyang@ha.mc.ntu.edu.tw |
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Pan-Chyr Yang, MD, PhD | Department of International Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| National Taiwan University Hospital | Recruiting | Taipei | Taiwan |
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| ID | Term |
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| D010996 | Pleural Effusion |
| ID | Term |
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| D010995 | Pleural Diseases |
| D012140 | Respiratory Tract Diseases |
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