THE ROLE OF VITAMIN D AXIS IN A MOUSE MODEL OF COPD: Research in acute and cigarette smoke-induced inflammation mouse models KU Leuven
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects millions of people and is the third leading cause of mortality worldwide. COPD is an irreversible lung disease characterized by a progressive airflow limitation with persistent respiratory symptoms. Almost 50% of the cigarette smokers in industrialized countries will eventually develop COPD, making cigarette smoking the main risk factor for COPD. COPD is a heterogenous disease where causality ...