Vulnerability and Genetic Susceptibility to Cigarette Smoke–Induced Emphysema in Mice

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Vulnerability and Genetic Susceptibility to Cigarette Smoke-Induced Emphysema in MiceCigarette smoke (CS) has been identified as the most important risk factor for the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).Studies of cigarette/tobacco smoke-induced COPD have primarily utilized small laboratory animals, particularly inbred laboratory mice, as the model of choice.The first comprehensive review...

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