Inflammatory Biomarkers Interleukin 1 Beta (IL-1β) and Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (TNF-α) Are Differentially Elevated in Tobacco Smoke Associated COPD and Biomass Smoke Associated COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide, is characterized by abnormal activation of inflammatory cells. The increased pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) and interleukin 1 beta (IL-1β), further amplify...

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Main Authors: Bellipady Shyam Prasad Shetty, Sindaghatta Krishnarao Chaya, Sravan Kumar V, Maheswarappa Mahendra, Biligere Siddaiah Jayaraj, Komarla Sundararaja Lokesh, Koustav Ganguly, Padukudru Anand Mahesh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Toxics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/9/4/72