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Flow diagram of the study Abbreviations: GOLD, Global Initiative for Obstructive Lung Disease; ELISA, enzyme-linked immuno sorbent assay; FETUB, fetuin-B; GRP-78, 78 kDa glucose-regulated protein; COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; AE, acute exacerbation; ROC, receiver operating characteristic curve.
