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Pulmonary fibrosis

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The myofibroblast: one function, multiple origins

The crucial role played by the myofibroblast in wound healing and pathological organ remodeling is well established; the general mechanisms of extracellular matrix synthesis and of tension production by this cell have been amply clarified. This review disc ...

American Society for Investigative Pathology2007

Extracellular Matrix Remodeling by Dynamic Strain in a 3D Tissue Engineered Human Airway Wall Model

Melody Swartz

Airway wall remodeling is a hallmark of asthma, characterized by subepithelial thickening and extracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling. Mechanical stress due to hyperresponsive smooth muscle cells may contribute to this remodeling, but its extent and relevanc ...

2006

Sniff nasal pressure: a sensitive respiratory test to assess progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Patrick Aebischer

Impairment of pulmonary function is a major prognostic indicator in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Forced vital capacity (FVC) and maximal voluntary ventilation (MVV) decline linearly and are commonly used to assess disease progression. The aim of th ...

1999

On the evolution of some endoscopic light delivery systems for photodynamic therapy

Hubert van den Bergh

Progress in photodynamic therapy (PDT) depends on the development of: (1) photosensitizers, (2) optical devices among which are lasers and light delivery systems, and (3) clinical procedure. The light delivery systems which are the focus of this article ar ...

1998

The inherited association of interstitial lung disease, hypocalciuric hypercalcemia, and defective granulocyte function

Johan Auwerx

The history and pulmonary histopathology of 3 siblings, presenting with the association of idiopathic interstitial lung disease, hypocalciuric hypercalcemia, and an intrinsic defect in granulocyte function are described. Prospective examination of 40 famil ...

1985

Coexistence of hypocalciuric hypercalcaemia and interstitial lung disease in a family: a cross-sectional study

Johan Auwerx

In a prospective investigation, a large kindred (twenty-one subjects) with unexplained association of familial hypocalciuric hypercalcaemia and idiopathic interstitial lung disease was studied. Serum calcium was increased in fifteen patients (the youngest ...

1985

Defective host defence mechanisms in a family with hypocalciuric hypercalcaemia and coexisting interstitial lung disease

Johan Auwerx

An extensive in vitro investigation of the host defence system was performed in 11 sibs of a large kindred with unexplained combination of familial hypocalciuric hypercalcaemia (FHH), interstitial lung disease and increased susceptibility to respiratory in ...

1985

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