Cigarette smoke impairs pulmonary vascular function through nAChR activation
O. Munar-Rubert, R. Andreu-Martinez, J. Rodriguez-Perez, N. Lopez, B. Barreira, E. Fernandez-Malave, G. Peces-Barba, C. Munoz-Calleja, A. Cogolludo-Torralba, M. J. Calzada
This study shows cigarette smoke impairs pulmonary vascular function via nAChR activation, leading to contractile dysfunction and oxidative stress, with potential therapeutic implications for COPD-related pulmonary hypertension.
bioRxiv · May 20, 2024 · PreprintCell Biology