Researchers identify protein sensor that plays a role in lung fibrosis

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeIn normal human lung tissue (left), the SEL1L protein (tagged green) is prominent. The fibrotic lung tissue (right) is characterized by excess collagen (tagged red

Updated on: March 27,2024

Researchers identify protein sensor that plays a role in lung fibrosis

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeIn normal human lung tissue (left), the SEL1L protein (tagged green) is prominent. The fibrotic lung tissue (right) is characterized by excess collagen (tagged red

Updated on:March 27,2024

Study: Roles of PEDF in exercise-induced suppression of senescence and its impact on lung pathology in mice

by Impact Journals LLCCredit:Aging(2024). DOI: 10.18632/aging.205976A new research paper titled "Roles of pigment epithelium-derived factor in exercise-induced suppression of senescen

Updated on: July 17,2024

Study: Roles of PEDF in exercise-induced suppression of senescence and its impact on lung pathology in mice

by Impact Journals LLCCredit:Aging(2024). DOI: 10.18632/aging.205976A new research paper titled "Roles of pigment epithelium-derived factor in exercise-induced suppression of senescen

Updated on:July 17,2024

Clinical trial: Repurposed drug improves outcomes for patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia

byUniversity College LondonPrespecified Primary and Secondary endpoints. Credit:eLife(2023). DOI: 10.7554/eLife.87030.1A drug commonly used to treat cystic fibrosis improved outcomes

Updated on: July 17,2024

Clinical trial: Repurposed drug improves outcomes for patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia

byUniversity College LondonPrespecified Primary and Secondary endpoints. Credit:eLife(2023). DOI: 10.7554/eLife.87030.1A drug commonly used to treat cystic fibrosis improved outcomes

Updated on:July 17,2024

Apolipoprotein E's Critical Role in Monocyte-Derived Alveolar Macrophage Development and Pulmonary Low-Grade Inflammation

Updated on: August 08,2024

Apolipoprotein E's Critical Role in Monocyte-Derived Alveolar Macrophage Development and Pulmonary Low-Grade Inflammation

Updated on:August 08,2024

Researchers find that blocking specific proteins in immune cells can reduce or reverse lung scarring

Updated on: April 19,2025

Researchers find that blocking specific proteins in immune cells can reduce or reverse lung scarring

Updated on:April 19,2025

Study examines development of early COPD in ages 30 to 55

by COPD FoundationDistribution of Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second Trajectory from COPD Cohort Studies, Based on Presence or Absence of GOLD Grade ≥2 at the Final Exam. Credit:Chronic Obstru

Updated on: November 30,2024

Study examines development of early COPD in ages 30 to 55

by COPD FoundationDistribution of Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second Trajectory from COPD Cohort Studies, Based on Presence or Absence of GOLD Grade ≥2 at the Final Exam. Credit:Chronic Obstru

Updated on:November 30,2024

Breathing easier: Nature-inspired treatments could relieve acute respiratory distress

by Barbara Pinho,Horizon: The EU Research & Innovation MagazineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers are looking to nature for inspiration on how to treat acute respiratory distress s

Updated on: August 30,2024

Breathing easier: Nature-inspired treatments could relieve acute respiratory distress

by Barbara Pinho,Horizon: The EU Research & Innovation MagazineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers are looking to nature for inspiration on how to treat acute respiratory distress s

Updated on:August 30,2024

Modulating in vitro lung fibroblast activation via senolysis of senescent human alveolar epithelial cells

by Impact Journals LLCSummary of in vitro and ex vivo systems to mimic alveolar epithelial and fibroblast damage and dysfunction in the IPF lung. Credit:Aging(2024). DOI: 10.18632/aging.20

Updated on: August 06,2024

Modulating in vitro lung fibroblast activation via senolysis of senescent human alveolar epithelial cells

by Impact Journals LLCSummary of in vitro and ex vivo systems to mimic alveolar epithelial and fibroblast damage and dysfunction in the IPF lung. Credit:Aging(2024). DOI: 10.18632/aging.20

Updated on:August 06,2024

Voice changes recorded on a smartphone can indicate a flare up of COPD symptoms, study shows

Voice changes recorded on a smartphone can indicate a flare up of COPD symptoms, study showsby European Respiratory SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChanges in people's voices recorded on

Updated on: October 01,2024

Voice changes recorded on a smartphone can indicate a flare up of COPD symptoms, study shows

Voice changes recorded on a smartphone can indicate a flare up of COPD symptoms, study showsby European Respiratory SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChanges in people's voices recorded on

Updated on:October 01,2024

Researchers identify immune profile for lung disease caused by allergic reaction

by Jordan Shaked,Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFibrotic hypersensitivity pneumonitis is a chronic and progressive interstitial lung disease, caused by an immune response to inh

Updated on: September 04,2024

Researchers identify immune profile for lung disease caused by allergic reaction

by Jordan Shaked,Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFibrotic hypersensitivity pneumonitis is a chronic and progressive interstitial lung disease, caused by an immune response to inh

Updated on:September 04,2024

Nearly half of Americans breathe unhealthy air, new report finds

Updated on: May 27,2025

Nearly half of Americans breathe unhealthy air, new report finds

Updated on:May 27,2025

Scientists discover a population of macrophages that participate in alveolar regeneration

byUniversity de LiegeThe newly discovered macrophage observed by electron microscopy. Credit: ULiège/Marc ThiryResearchers at the University of Liège (Belgium) have discovered a new population o

Updated on: August 30,2024

Scientists discover a population of macrophages that participate in alveolar regeneration

byUniversity de LiegeThe newly discovered macrophage observed by electron microscopy. Credit: ULiège/Marc ThiryResearchers at the University of Liège (Belgium) have discovered a new population o

Updated on:August 30,2024