Plasma kallistatin levels in patients with COVID-19
Kamile YUCEL,
Salih YILDIZ,
Ali Fuat GURBUZ
Abstract:Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate kallistatin levels in patients diagnosed with COVID-19 and compare them with healthy controls.
Materials and Methods: A total of 40 patients diagnosed with COVID-19, and 45 healthy controls were included in the study. The patient group was divided into 2 groups: patients treated in the service (n:20) and patients treated in the intensive care unit (n:20). Kallistatin levels were measured using the ELISA method.
Results: There was a significant differ… Show more
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