Mitochondria are indispensable for energy metabolism and cell signaling. Mitochondrial
homeostasis is sustained with stabilization of mitochondrial membrane potential, balance of …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory syndrome with
systemic involvement leading to various cardiovascular, metabolic, and neurological …

Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are common in people with chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and their presence is associated with an increased …

The proper regulation of zinc (Zn) trafficking proteins and the cellular distribution of Zn are
critical for the maintenance of autophagic processes. However, there have been no studies …

COPD represents a major cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide, is linked to systemic
inflammation and tends to coexist with a variety of comorbidities. Inflammation, oxidative …

Abstract Purpose of Review Both smoking and psychiatric illness are independently
associated with poorer COPD-related health outcomes, but little is known about the course …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory disease, while
respiratory infections can elicit exacerbations in COPD patients to mediate increased …

Purpose Cigarette smoking is the most recognized risk factor of chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD) in China. However, there are no studies analyzing the impact of …

The epithelial–mesenchymal trophic unit (EMTU) is a morphofunctional entity involved in the
maintenance of the homeostasis of airways as well as in the pathogenesis of several …

Objective To investigate the association between different smoking statuses and survival
and emphysema in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary …