研究发现烟雾中的化学物质会损害免疫细胞,导致肺病恶化。 Study finds chemicals in cigarette smoke impair immune cells, worsening lung diseases.

最近的一项研究表明,烟雾中的化学品改变了肺中关键免疫细胞(MAIT细胞)的功能,增加了呼吸道感染的易感性,以及像COPD这样的条件日益恶化。 A recent study reveals that chemicals in cigarette smoke alter the function of key immune cells (MAIT cells) in the lungs, increasing susceptibility to respiratory infections and worsening conditions like COPD. 这些化学品与蛋白质(MR1)相连,降低了免疫细胞防治感染的能力。 These chemicals bind to a protein (MR1), reducing the immune cells' ability to fight off infections. 研究结果可能导致与吸烟有关的肺病的新治疗。 The findings could lead to new treatments for smoking-related lung diseases.