Role of second-hand smoke (SHS)-induced proteostasis/autophagy impairment in pediatric lung diseases

ConclusionsSHS-exposure induced proteostasis/autophagy impairment can mediate the initiation of chronic lung disease in pediatric subjects. Hence, our data warrants the evaluation of proteostasis/autophagy-inducing drugs, such as cysteamine, as a potential therapeutic intervention strategy for SHS-induced pediatric lung diseases.
Source: Molecular and Cellular Pediatrics - Category: Cytology Source Type: research