Tumor necrosis factor-α serum levels in healthy smokers and nonsmokers
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Tumor necrosis factor-α serum levels in healthy smokers and nonsmokers
BACKGROUND Tobacco smoking is the most important risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) development. Inhaled cigarette smoke can induce tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) production by alveolar macrophages, which in turn may enhance the production of metalloproteinases (MMPs). MMPs have been involved in mediating airway inflammation and lung destruction. OBJECTIVES ...
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عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
سال: 2010
ISSN: 1178-2005
DOI: 10.2147/copd.s8330