Correlation between metabolic dysfunctions and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. (IMAGE)

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Correlation between metabolic dysfunctions and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

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Alterations in metabolism of lipids, amino acids, glucose, nucleotides, and pulmonary and gut microbiome play a crucial role in COPD development. These metabolites have great potential as early diagnostic markers and targeted clinical interventions.

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Dr. Dr. Tiantian Zhang and Dr. Hongmei Zhao from Peking Union Medical College (https://ars.els-cdn.com/content/image/1-s2.0-S2772558823000579-gr2.jpg)

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