KL-6 is a useful serum biomarker for early detection of interstitial lung disease

Background: null We previously generated a murine IgG1 monoclonal antibody that recognizes a sialylated sugar chain designated KL-6. KL-6 is a high-molecular-weight glycoprotein classified as human MUC1; it has been reported as a sensitive biomarker for various types of interstitial lung diseases (ILDs). However, the clinical significance of KL-6 for early detection of ILDs has not been well evaluated. null null Aims: null We aimed to determine...