FSTL1 aggravates cigarette smoke-induced airway inflammation and airway remodeling by regulating autophagy
Abstract Background Cigarette smoke (CS) is a major risk factor for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Follistatin-like protein 1 (FSTL1), a critical factor during embryogenesis particularly in respiratory lung development, is a novel mediator related to inflammation and tissue remodeling...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-01-01
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Series: | BMC Pulmonary Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-021-01409-6 |