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Liu Lu, Wu Chaoling, Zhang Zhiyan, Jin Xinxing, Zou Qi, Wang Mingxue, Huang Bo, Gan Xin, Tong Jianlin
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Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the third leading cause of global mortality, imposes substantial socioeconomic burdens. Existing therapies, such as smoking cessation and non-invasive ventilation, primarily alleviate symptoms without arresting disease progression. Comorbidities, including cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome, exacerbate functional decline, yet the causal role of...
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