Abstract:Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is closely related to the occurrence of lung cancer. Both diseases involve changes in the biological function and structure of bronchial epithelial cells. Recently, the role of exosomes in intercellular communication has attracted increasing attention from researchers. As an important molecule carried by exosomes, the role of exosomal miRNAs in diseases such as COPD and lung cancer has also been gradually confirmed. The aim of this study is to investigate… Show more
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