Research Article: Abhd, a Candidate Gene Regulating Airway Remodeling in COPD via TGF-?
Introduction:
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the leading cause of disability and even death worldwide, especially in cold regions of northern China. The typical pathological features of COPD are chronic inflammation and airway remodeling, which are influenced by both genetic and environmental factors. In the process of airway remodeling, airway and lung stimulated by external factors such as pathogens and smoke may present with epithelial barrier damage, airway mucosal hyperplasia, epithelial to mesenchymal…
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