Association between cigarette smoking and serum alpha klotho levels among US adults over 40-years-old: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Alpha klotho (α-Klotho) is an anti-aging molecule associated with aging and several diseases. Previous studies have reported inconsistent levels of α-Klotho in smokers. This study aimed to demonstrate serum α-Klotho levels in smokers among the US population. This cross-sectional study recru...

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Main Authors: Rui Du, Xiaoyan Tang, Meihua Jiang, Shengli Qian, Li Yang, Xiaoling Tong, Wei Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2023-11-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-46698-5