Caspase 3 activity in isolated fetal rat lung fibroblasts and rat periodontal ligament fibroblasts: cigarette smoke induced alterations

Background Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable death and has been implicated in pathogenesis of pulmonary, oral and systemic diseases. Smoking during pregnancy is a risk factor for the developing fetus and may be a major cause of infant mortality. Moreover, the oral cavity, and all...

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Main Authors: Asra Ahmed, James A Thliveris, Anthony Shaw, Michael Sowa, James Gilchrist, James E Scott
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: European Publishing 2013-12-01
Series:Tobacco Induced Diseases
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Online Access:http://www.journalssystem.com/tid/Caspase-3-activity-in-isolated-fetal-rat-lung-fibroblasts-and-rat-periodontal-ligament-fibroblasts-cigarette-smoke-induced-alterations,66588,0,2.html