Effects of cigarette smoke on the immune system
M Sopori - Nature Reviews Immunology, 2002 - nature.com
M Sopori
Nature Reviews Immunology, 2002•nature.comAlthough the health risks of tobacco smoking are well documented, there is increasing
evidence that smokers have a lower incidence of some inflammatory and
neurodegenerative diseases. Many of the adverse and beneficial effects of smoking might
result from the ability of cigarette smoke to suppress the immune system. Nicotine, which is
one of the main constituents of cigarette smoke, suppresses the immune system but might
have therapeutic potential as a neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory agent.
evidence that smokers have a lower incidence of some inflammatory and
neurodegenerative diseases. Many of the adverse and beneficial effects of smoking might
result from the ability of cigarette smoke to suppress the immune system. Nicotine, which is
one of the main constituents of cigarette smoke, suppresses the immune system but might
have therapeutic potential as a neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory agent.
Abstract
Although the health risks of tobacco smoking are well documented, there is increasing evidence that smokers have a lower incidence of some inflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases. Many of the adverse and beneficial effects of smoking might result from the ability of cigarette smoke to suppress the immune system. Nicotine, which is one of the main constituents of cigarette smoke, suppresses the immune system but might have therapeutic potential as a neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory agent.
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