Immature Circulating SP-B, Bound to HDL, Represents an Early Sign of Smoke-Induced Pathophysiological Alterations
Cigarette smoking is a major independent <i>risk factor</i> for cardiovascular diseases (CVD). The underlying mechanisms, however, are not clearly understood. Lungs are the primary route of exposure to smoke, with pulmonary cells and surfactant being the first structures directly exposed...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-04-01
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Series: | Biomolecules |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/11/4/551 |