Cathepsin LAdivity Is Increased in Alveolar Macrophages and Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid of Smokers
H Takahashi, K Ishidoh, D Muno, A Ohwada… - Am Rev Respir …, 1993 - atsjournals.org
H Takahashi, K Ishidoh, D Muno, A Ohwada, T Nukiwa, E Kominami, S Kira
Am Rev Respir Dis, 1993•atsjournals.orgMETHODS Study Populations The subjects in thisstudywere 15nonsmokers (age43. 5±3.8
yr, mean±standard errorofthe mean, SEM) and 13smokers (46.2±3.7 yr). Smokers reported
cigarette use as 27.9±6.7 pack-years. There were no abnormal findings on chest x-ray,
routine blood test, or bronchoscopic examination. Informed consent for BAL was obtained
from each subject.
yr, mean±standard errorofthe mean, SEM) and 13smokers (46.2±3.7 yr). Smokers reported
cigarette use as 27.9±6.7 pack-years. There were no abnormal findings on chest x-ray,
routine blood test, or bronchoscopic examination. Informed consent for BAL was obtained
from each subject.
METHODS
Study Populations The subjects in thisstudywere 15nonsmokers (age43. 5±3.8 yr, mean±standard errorofthe mean, SEM) and 13smokers (46.2±3.7 yr). Smokers reported cigarette use as 27.9±6.7 pack-years. There were no abnormal findings on chest x-ray, routine blood test, or bronchoscopic examination. Informed consent for BAL was obtained from each subject.
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