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Reversible and permanent effects of tobacco smoke exposure on airway epithelial gene expression
25 Sept 2007
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Tobacco use remains the leading preventable cause of death in the US. The risk of dying from smoking-related diseases remains elevated for former smokers years after quitting. The identification of irreversible effects of tobacco smoke on airway gene expression may provide insights into the causes of this elevated risk. RESULTS: Using oligonucleotide microarrays, we measured gene expression in large...
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