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Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a devastating and usually progressive disease associated with ageing [1]. The incidence and prevalence of IPF have been reported to be higher in males than in females, although the reasons are unclear [2–4].

中文翻译：

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特发性肺纤维化男性外周血细胞中 Y 染色体丢失的测定

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特发性肺纤维化 （IPF） 是一种与衰老相关的破坏性且通常进行性的疾病 [1]。据报道，男性 IPF 的发病率和患病率高于女性，但原因尚不清楚 [2–4]。