Prolidase could be considered a sign of inflammation associated with cigarette smoking
ObjectivesSmoking causes inflammation, thickening, and narrowing of the airways. This inflammatory process is a reaction to free radicals and oxidants. Smoking affects collagen metabolism and tissue remodeling. Prolidase enzyme hydrolyzes iminodipeptides with hydroxyproline and C terminal proline. I...
Main Authors: | Berna Botan Yıldırım, Sevsen Kulaksızoglu |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2024-04-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2024.1347688/full |
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