Synergistic Detrimental Effects of Cigarette Smoke, Alcohol, and SARS-CoV-2 in COPD Bronchial Epithelial Cells

Synergistic Detrimental Effects of Cigarette Smoke, Alcohol, and SARS-CoV-2 in COPD Bronchial Epithelial Cells

Lung conditions such as COPD, as well as risk factors such as alcohol misuse and cigarette smoking, can exacerbate COVID-19 disease severity. Synergistically, these risk factors can have a significant impact on immunity against pathogens. Here, we studied the effect of a short exposure to alcohol an...

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Main Authors: Abenaya Muralidharan, Christopher D. Bauer, Dawn M. Katafiasz, Heather M. Strah, Aleem Siddique, St Patrick Reid, Kristina L. Bailey, Todd A. Wyatt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-03-01
Series:Pathogens
Subjects:
SARS-CoV-2
COPD
alcohol
cigarette smoking
lung injury
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/12/3/498

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