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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-12-01
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Series: | Antioxidants |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/11/12/2424 |