| Literature DB >> 27752830 |
Zoraida Verde1, Jose M Rodríguez González-Moro2, Luis M Chicharro3, Luis Reinoso-Barbero4,5, Fernando Bandrés6, Félix Gómez-Gallego7, Catalina Santiago7.
Abstract
Reports regarding smoking differences in α-klotho expression have provided conflicting results. In the current study we focused on the influence of smoking intensity to serum levels of the aging molecule α-klotho in healthy smokers. 40 middle aged healthy smokers without airway obstruction or restriction were selected for the analysis. Serum levels of soluble α-klotho were significantly higher in heavy smokers (P < 0.001). These results are in agreement with the possibility that α-klotho acts as anti-inflammatory molecule and strengthen the hypothesis that an increase of serum levels of α-klotho might be a compensatory response to smoking stress in healthy population.Entities:
Keywords: Aging; Cigarettes per day; Healthy smokers; Packs year smoked; α-Klotho
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Year: 2016 PMID: 27752830 DOI: 10.1007/s00408-016-9944-6
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Lung ISSN: 0341-2040 Impact factor: 2.584