by Barry B . Halliwell (Editor), HenrikE.Poulsen (Editor)
The mechanism by which cigarette smoke causes or contributes to inflammatory diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cardiovascular disease and cancer remains unclear. Recent developments in our knowledge of cellular signaling suggest that cigarette smoke may cause oxidative stress in cellular systems.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 419
Edition: 1
Publisher: Springer
Published: 14 Jun 2006
ISBN 10: 3540314105
ISBN 13: 9783540314103