Tobacco exposure inhibits SPLUNC1-dependent antimicrobial activity

Moore, PJ; Sesma, J; Alexis, NE; Tarran, R

Moore, PJ (reprint author), Univ N Carolina, Marsico Lung Inst, 7118A Marsico Hall,125 Mason Farm Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27599 USA.

RESPIRATORY RESEARCH, 2019; 20 ():

Abstract

BackgroundTobacco smoke exposure impairs the lung's innate immune response, leading to an increased risk of chronic infections. SPLUNC1 is a secreted,......

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