Inhibition of tumor necrosis factor-α reduces alveolar septal cell apoptosis in passive smoking rats

Background Recent studies have revealed that lung cell apoptosis plays an important role in pathogenesis of cigarette-induced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease （COPD）. Tumor necrosis factor alpha （TNF-α） is one of the most important cytokines which are involved in COPD. This study aimed at inves...

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