Timely resolution of the acute inflammatory response (or inflammation resolution) is an
active, highly coordinated process that is essential to optimal health. Inflammation resolution …

Background Common respiratory illnesses, such as emphysema and chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease, are characterized by connective tissue damage and remodeling. Two …

Tissue remodeling in pulmonary disease irreversibly alters lung functionality and impacts
quality of life. Mechanical ventilation is amongst the few pulmonary interventions to aid …

Unresolved chronic inflammation, a hallmark of cancer, promotes tumor growth and
metastasis in various cancer types. In contrast to blocking inflammation, stimulation of …

Intense exposure to UVB radiation incites excessive production of reactive oxygen species
(ROS) and inflammation. The resolution of inflammation is an active process orchestrated by …

Agriculture dust contains many organic immunogenic compounds, and organic dust
exposure is strongly associated with the development of immune-mediated chronic …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death
worldwide and the progressive nature heightens the calamity of the disease. In existing …

The mechanics of the lung, consisting of high deformation, non-linear, rapid and cyclic
loading, remain a critical unknown, hindering advancements in the field despite the pressing …

Occupational exposure to agriculture dust causes a variety of acute and chronic pulmonary
diseases including allergies, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and …

Agricultural workers have increased risks of developing debilitating respiratory conditions
such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) due to their repetitive exposure to …