Macrophages play an important role in the innate and adaptive immune responses of organ
systems, including the lungs, to particles and pathogens. Cumulative results show that …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the leading global causes of
morbidity and mortality. A hallmark of COPD is progressive airflow obstruction primarily …

Inflammation is a characteristic marker in numerous lung disorders. Several immune cells,
such as macrophages, dendritic cells, eosinophils, as well as T and B lymphocytes …

Background Macrophages play a crucial role in inflammatory diseases, including chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). MIR155 host gene (MIR155HG), a novel long non …

Significance: High-mobility group protein box 1 (HMGB1), a ubiquitous nuclear protein,
regulates chromatin structure and modulates the expression of many genes involved in the …

Mucus secretion and mucociliary transport are essential defense mechanisms of the
airways. Deviations in mucus composition and secretion can impede mucociliary transport …

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the potential of zerumbone-loaded liquid
crystalline nanoparticles (ZER-LCNs) in the protection of broncho-epithelial cells and …

Objectives Pulmonary function impairment and chronic respiratory symptoms after
tuberculosis are relatively common in low-income and middle-income countries. We aimed …

Tuberculosis (TB) is still a worldwide public health burden, as more than 1.3 million deaths
are expected to be reported in 2021. Even though almost 20 million patients have completed …

Emphysema is one of the major components of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD), which is characterised by the destruction and enlargement of air spaces, leading to …