Impaired autophagy in the lower airways and lung parenchyma in stable COPD

Background There is increasing evidence of autophagy activation in COPD, but its role is complex and probably regulated through cell type-specific mechanisms. This study aims to investigate the autophagic process at multiple levels within the respiratory system, using different methods to clarify co...

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Main Authors: Stefano Levra, Umberto Rosani, Isabella Gnemmi, Paola Brun, Andrea Leonardi, Vitina Carriero, Francesca Bertolini, Bruno Balbi, Mirella Profita, Fabio Luigi Massimo Ricciardolo, Antonino Di Stefano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: European Respiratory Society 2023-12-01
Series:ERJ Open Research
Online Access:http://openres.ersjournals.com/content/9/6/00423-2023.full