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Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease caused by mutations in the Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (CFTR) gene which encodes for a chloride ion channel regulating the balance of salt and water across secretory epithelia.
Sylvia Merkert +7 more
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Processed meat consumption and lung function: modification by antioxidants and smoking [PDF]
Unhealthy dietary patterns are associated with poorer lung function. It is not known whether this is due to low consumption of antioxidant-rich fruit and vegetables, or is a consequence of higher intakes of harmful dietary constituents such as processed ...
Okubo, H. +18 more
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When clearance fails: the role of efferocytosis in COPD
Despite the enormous global burden associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), its precise underlying mechanisms remain incompletely understood. A key feature of COPD is persistent, nonresolving inflammation, traditionally attributed to
Iris S. Tournoy +3 more
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Pulsed moxifloxacin for the prevention of exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomized controlled trial [PDF]
Background Acute exacerbations contribute to the morbidity and mortality associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This proof-of-concept study evaluates whether intermittent pulsed moxifloxacin treatment could reduce the frequency of ...
Jones, PW +110 more
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The Role of Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation in Ataxia‐Telangiectasia
ABSTRACT Background Ataxia‐telangiectasia (A‐T) is a DNA repair disorder characterized by neurodegeneration, immunodeficiency, and cancer predisposition. Hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) is an established therapy in related disorders such as Fanconi anemia (FA) and Nijmegen breakage syndrome (NBS), but its role in A‐T is unclear.
Laila Alkhouli +3 more
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The introduction of biologicals interfering with the interleukin-5 (IL-5) pathway has revolutionized the treatment of severe eosinophilic asthma (SEA), rendering remission an achievable goal even in patients with previously uncontrolled disease.
Bettina Corinna Fischer +10 more
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BackgroundThe extracellular matrix (ECM) is a key regulator of tissue homeostasis and remodeling in interstitial lung diseases (ILD) such as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and fibrotic hypersensitivity pneumonitis (FHP).
Eike B. Preuß +17 more
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Management and prevention of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations: a state of the art review [PDF]
Exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are important events in the natural history of this prevalent and devastating condition. This review provides a concise, state of the art summary on prevention and management of exacerbations.
Hurst, JR +5 more
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Organoids in pediatric cancer research
Organoid technology has revolutionized cancer research, yet its application in pediatric oncology remains limited. Recent advances have enabled the development of pediatric tumor organoids, offering new insights into disease biology, treatment response, and interactions with the tumor microenvironment.
Carla Ríos Arceo, Jarno Drost
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Type 2 responses determine skin rash during recombinant interleukin-2 therapy
The skin is the organ most often affected by adverse drug reactions. Although these cutaneous adverse drug reactions (CADRs) often are mild, they represent a major burden for patients.
Charline Sommer +5 more
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