American Thoracic Society, American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 4(185), p. 373-381, 2012
DOI: 10.1164/rccm.201108-1382oc
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Rationale: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with local (lung) and systemic (blood) inflammation and manifestations. DNA methylation is an important regulator of gene transcription, and global and specific gene methylation marks may vary with cigarette smoke exposure.