Alcohol-Induced Mucociliary Dysfunction: Role of Defective CFTR Channel Function
L. Rasmussen, D. Stafford, J. LaFontaine, L. Antony, A. Allen, H. Kim, S. V. Raju
This study shows chronic alcohol use reduces CFTR activity and airway surface hydration, impairing mucociliary clearance and increasing respiratory infection risk.
bioRxiv · Jul 17, 2023 · PreprintPharmacology & Toxicology