TGF-β2 and KL-6 as potential biomarkers for hard metal lung disease

TGF-β2 and KL-6 levels in BALF and serum demonstrate dynamic changes associated with HMLD progression and may serve as potential biomarkers for diagnosis and monitoring. Further studies are needed to explore the underlying mechanisms.

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BMC Pulmonary Medicine
Published
2026-02-14
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-026-04173-7
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Occupational exposure and asthma
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Abstract

TGF-β2 and KL-6 levels in BALF and serum demonstrate dynamic changes associated with HMLD progression and may serve as potential biomarkers for diagnosis and monitoring. Further studies are needed to explore the underlying mechanisms.

BMC Pulmonary Medicine
Tongji University (CN), Second Military Medical University (CN), Shanghai Hospital Development Center (CN), Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital (CN)
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Occupational exposure and asthma
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