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The downregulation of PRKN in lung epithelial cells of COPD patients may contribute to the deficiency in mitophagy observed in these patients, leading to the accumulation of aberrant mitochondria and increased oxidative stress within cells ( In vitro experiments have suggested that even low levels of PINK1 expression can be compensated by increased PRKN expression, leading to induced mitophagy and reduction of cellular ROS stress during CS exposure, a major risk factor for COPD ( 3.2 Mitochondrial dynamics in COPD Mitochondrial morphology and dynamics are altered in the lung cells of COPD patients
Urine biochemical profile We found that significantly decreased levels of total proteins (Gutkha users, -27.40% and khaini users, -28.88%) and globulins in urine of gutkha and khaini consumers in comparision with controls
Particularly in low- and middle-income countries, the slower decline in smoking-attributable PUD mortality burden may be due to weak implementation of tobacco control measures, limited medical resources, and deeply ingrained smoking habits (23)
Besides, the booming disposable income of the middle class and improving infrastructure have amplified the demand for tobacco products in India, South Korea, Japan, and Thailand
