Role of interleukin-17A in cigarette smoke-induced lung inflammation

Grant number: 1027112 | Funding period: 2012 - 2014

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Abstract

Emphysema is a major global health problem and has been predicted to become the third largest cause of death in the world by 2020. Cigarette smoking is the major cause of emphysema and accounts for more than 95% of cases in industrialized countries. Cigarette smoke triggers cells in the lung to release substances which cause inflammation and "eat away" lung tissue. The aim of this project is to identify therapies to prevent and treat emphysema.

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