Nicotine and Cotinine Induce Neutrophil Extracellular Trap Formation—Potential Risk for Impaired Wound Healing in Smokers

Smoking undoubtedly affects human health. Investigating 2318 representative patients at a level 1 trauma center identified delayed wound healing, tissue infections, and/or sepsis as main complications in smokers following trauma and orthopedic surgery. Therefore, smoking cessation is strongly advise...

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Main Authors: Romina H. Aspera-Werz, Jonas Mück, Caren Linnemann, Moritz Herbst, Christoph Ihle, Tina Histing, Andreas K. Nussler, Sabrina Ehnert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-12-01
Series:Antioxidants
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/11/12/2424