The AGE-RAGE Axis and the Pathophysiology of Multimorbidity in COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disease of the airways and lungs due to an enhanced inflammatory response, commonly caused by cigarette smoking. Patients with COPD are often multimorbid, as they commonly suffer from multiple chronic (inflammatory) conditions. This intensifies the b...

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Main Authors: Niki L. Reynaert, Lowie E. G. W. Vanfleteren, Timothy N. Perkins
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-05-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/10/3366