Iodothyronine deiodinases in patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - preliminary results

Findings from our novel study indicate that DIO and proinflammatory cytokines are possibly involved in the mechanisms underlying processes related to COPD, including immune-endocrine interaction. These can be discussed for further evaluation in COPD-related studies with more precise diagnostic and therapeutic monitoring of all confounding factors and a larger cohort.