The AMPK-TSC1/2-mTOR signaling pathway regulates cigarette smoking-induced inflammation and apoptosis in airway epithelial cells

Conclusion: mTOR signaling pathway plays an important role in CS–induced airway inflammation and apoptosis, eventually participating in COPD.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - October 30, 2015 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Liu, J., Li, W., Ying, S., Shen, H., Chen, Z. Tags: 6.3 Tobacco, Smoking Control and Health Education Source Type: research