The lung parenchyma comprises a large number of thin-walled alveoli, forming an
enormous surface area, which serves to maintain proper gas exchange. The alveoli are held …

The mechanical impedance of the respiratory system defines the pressure profile required to
drive a unit of oscillatory flow into the lungs. Impedance is a function of oscillation frequency …

Current viral vectors for gene therapy,, are associated with serious safety concerns,
including leukemogenesis, and nonviral vectors are limited by low gene transfer efficiency …

Influenza A viruses are a major cause of mortality. Given the potential for future lethal
pandemics, effective drugs are needed for the treatment of severe influenza such as that …

Rationale: The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency is increasing and has been linked to
obstructive lung diseases including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease …

Rationale: Patients who developed acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) after
infection with severe respiratory viruses (eg, severe acute respiratory syndrome …

The invention relates to a polyribonucleotide with a sequence that codes a protein or protein
fragment, wherein the polyri bonucleotide comprises a combination of unmodified and …

Electronic cigarette usage is increasing worldwide, yet there is a paucity of information on
the respiratory health effects of electronic cigarette aerosol exposure. This study aimed to …

Rationale: Tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) has been implicated as a key cytokine in many
inflammatory lung diseases. These effects are currently unclear, because a transgenic …

The mechanical properties of lung tissue are important determinants of lung physiological
functions. The connective tissue is composed mainly of cells and extracellular matrix, where …