[Experimental studies on the effect of tobacco smoke, vitamin C and vitamin E on elastase-induced pulmonary emphysema].

In this study the authors tried to evaluate the effect of tobacco smoke (source of oxidants) vitamin C and E (antioxidants) on elastase induced pulmonary emphysema in hamsters. Using morphometry the internal area of pulmonary alveoli was calculated. The results of this study differ from other similar studies because no effect of tobacco smoke could be demonstrated. The authors discuss this finding.