Smoking reprograms immune cells to accelerate cardiovascular disease
Researchers at the University of Oklahoma have discovered an immune system pathway that links cigarette smoking to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. The study, published in Circulation Research, details how smoke activates specific immune cells that accelerate heart-related health issues.
Why it matters
Understanding this biological mechanism could lead to new therapeutic interventions for smokers at high risk of heart disease.
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