The Investigation of Relations between Serum Leptin, Interleukin-6, Nutrition Status and the St George's Respiratory Questionnaire in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Objectives: To investigate the correlation between the serum leptin levels, interleukin-6 (IL-6) on nutrition states and quality of life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Methods: 35 COPD patients in acute exacerbations stage; 15 COPD patients in stable stage of malnutrition, 15 COPD patients in stable stage non-malnoutrished and 15 health controls were studied. Height, weight, BMI, IBW%, ALB and LYM were determined. Serum leptin and IL-6 were measured by enzyme-li...