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[Mechanism of lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease].
Zhong nan da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Central South University. Medical sciences - 28 Oct 2017
Li Tiao, He Xue, Chen Yan
Abstract excerpt
Lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are both serious threats to human health, resulting in a heavy economic burden for the society. Epidemiological studies have shown that lung cancer and COPD have a high comorbid rate. Cigarette smoking is a congenerous risk factor for both lung cancer and COPD, and may lead to these diseases by triggering certain similar pathways. The common...
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