Surfactant protein D (SP-D) is a multimeric collectin that is involved in innate immune
defense and expressed in pulmonary, as well as non-pulmonary, epithelia. SP-D exerts …

A link between metabolic syndrome (MetS) and lung diseases has been observed in several
cross-sectional and longitudinal studies. This syndrome has been identified as an …

In recent years, we've developed a much better grasp of the biological and other factors
associated with the development of obesity. Reflecting our evolving understanding of …

摘要背景: 目前还不十分明确合并代谢综合征(metabolic syndrome, MetS) 的成年人的阻塞性肺
功能(obstructive lung function, OLF) 状态. 当前这项研究的目的是在合并以及不合并MetS …

Asthma and obesity are considered as highly prevalent diseases with a great impact on
public health. Obesity has been demonstrated to be an aggravating factor in the …

Population-based studies showing the negative impact of type 2 diabetes (T2D) on lung
function are overviewed. Among the well-recognized pathophysiological mechanisms, the …

Deltamethrin (DTM) is a synthetic pyrethroid insecticide highly used by farmers and home
users. This pesticide has lipophilic properties that facilitate a high absorption and can cause …

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease
which may be complicated by development of co-morbidities including metabolic disorders …

After the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 (9/11), many rescue/recovery workers
developed respiratory symptoms and pulmonary diseases due to their extensive World …

Particulate matter (PM) exposure and metabolic syndrome (MetSyn) are both significant
global health burdens. PM exposure has been implicated in the pathogenesis of MetSyn …