Expression of aquaporins in bronchial tissue and lung parenchyma of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Conclusions This study provides pilot observations on the differences in AQP1 and AQP5 expression between COPD patients and COPD-resistant smokers. Our findings suggest a potential role for AQP1 in the pathogenesis of COPD.
Source: Multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research