Molecular Impact of Conventional and Electronic Cigarettes on Pulmonary Surfactant
The alveolar epithelium is covered by a non-cellular layer consisting of an aqueous hypophase topped by pulmonary surfactant, a lipo-protein mixture with surface-active properties. Exposure to cigarette smoke (CS) affects lung physiology and is linked to the development of several diseases. The macr...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-07-01
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Series: | International Journal of Molecular Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/24/14/11702 |