How cigarette smoke is inspiring covid-19 drug research

Cigarette smoke contains polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) that can bind to and activate aryl hydrocarbon receptors (AHRs). A receptor is a structure on the surface of a cell or inside it that is shaped to receive and bind to a particular substance.

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