| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2901052 | Chest | 2013 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Smokers with and without COPD have reduced lower airway CFTR activity compared with healthy nonsmokers, and this finding correlates with disease phenotype. Acquired CFTR dysfunction may contribute to COPD pathogenesis.
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Authors
Mark T. MD, Andrew M. MD, Brian MD, Clifford MD, Sherry L. RRT, S. Vamsee PhD, Amit MD, PhD, Chad PhD, Li Ping DVM, Bo MD, Steven M. MD, MSPH,