Chronic Airway Disorders,, ER Stress,, Interstitial Lung Diseases, Lung Cancer,
Conditions
Brief summary
Aim: To investigate whether ER stress is implicated in the pathogenesis of various pulmonary disorders Measurement: 1. Unfolded protein responses (UPRs) in blood (PBMCs)of patients 1. CHOP 2. GRP 78 and so on 2. Unfolded protein responses (UPRs) in blood (PBMCs)of healthy controls 1. CHOP 2. GRP 78 and so on
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* \> 18 yrs * Definitive diagnosis as chronic pulmonary diseases by physician
Exclusion criteria
* Any other chronic medical illness such as DM, HTN, and other malignancy
Countries
South Korea