The activation of the AIM2 inflammasome after cigarette smoke exposure leads to an immunosuppressive lung microenvironment

In conclusion, these data suggest that chronic inflammation after cigarette smoke exposure is associated with AIM2 activation, which could lead towards cigarette smoke-associated lung diseases.PMID:38460301 | DOI:10.1016/j.intimp.2024.111832

Source: International Immunopharmacology - March 9, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Chiara Colarusso Anna Falanga Simone Di Caprio Michela Terlizzi Aldo Pinto Piera Maiolino Rosalinda Sorrentino Source Type: research