Cigarette smoke extract induces differential expression levels of beta-defensin peptides in human alveolar epithelial cells

Conclusions: This differential expression suggests that hBD3, hBD5, and hBD9 may play a role in the changes to the lung tissue observed in smokers. Establishing differential beta-defensin expression following CSE treatment will add to our understanding of the molecular response of the lung alveolar epithelium to cigarette smoke exposure.
Source: Tobacco Induced Diseases - Category: Global & Universal Authors: Source Type: research