Modeling the influence of vitamin D deficiency on cigarette smoke-induced emphysema.

Modeling the influence of vitamin D deficiency on cigarette smoke-induced emphysema.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. While the primary risk factor for COPD is cigarette smoke exposure, vitamin D deficiency has been epidemiologically implicated as a factor in the progressive development of COPD-associated emphysema....

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Main Authors: Mardi A. Crane-Godreau, Candice C. Black, Andrew J. Giustini, James A. Jukowsky, Jihan eRyu, Hong-Kee eLee, Tenzin eDechen, Katherine eBessette, Nora R. Ratcliffe, John A. Kelly, P. Jack Hoopes, Steven N. Fiering, James C. Leiter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2013-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Physiology
Subjects:
Emphysema
Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinase-1
Vitamin D Deficiency
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
pulmonary function tests
second hand cigarette smoke
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fphys.2013.00132/full

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