The Genetics behind Sulfation: Impact on Airway Remodeling

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In COPD, chronic inflammation and exposure to irritants, such as cigarette smoke, lead to the thickening of bronchial walls. This results from increased deposition of collagen and other extracellular matrix components, contributing to the narrowing of airways. Nevertheless, it is widely recognized that COPD is an inflammatory disorder marked by partially reversible airflow limitation wherein genetic factors...

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