Pregunta:
What are proteinases responsible for in COPD?
Autor: H KRespuesta:
They are involved in alveolar wall destruction. Smokers have high neutrophil elastase (NE) and BAL fluid, higher with emphysema, degrades elastic tissues Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) can degrade whole matrix. Collagen breakdown results in emphysema
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H K