In addition, IL-6 induces the overexpression and nuclear translocation of transcription factor STAT-3 through trans- signaling, which results in T-cell resistance to apoptosis by inducing the expression of the anti-apoptotic factors bcl-2 and bcl-xl
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As smoking rates continue to decline, understanding the aetiology and features of this disease, which necessitate unique diagnostic and treatment paradigms, will be imperative
Smokers have a four times greater risk of developing PAD than non-smokers do
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Examples of what 30 pack years might mean are smoking one pack a day for 30 years or two packs a day for 15 years, Thomas said