Cigarette smoke and electronic cigarettes differentially activate bronchial epithelial cells
Abstract Background The use of electronic cigarettes (ECIGs) is increasing, but the impact of ECIG-vapor on cellular processes like inflammation or host defense are less understood. The aim of the present study was to compare the acute effects of traditional cigarettes (TCIGs) and ECIG-exposure on h...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-03-01
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| Series: | Respiratory Research |
| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12931-020-1317-2 |