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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-05-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/10/3366 |