Researchers find that blocking specific proteins in immune cells can reduce or reverse lung scarring
A discovery at Duke-NUS Medical School offers new hope in the battle against pulmonary fibrosis, a debilitating lung ...
Pope Francis has history of health problems and hospitalizations
Pope Francis was listed in critical condition Saturday, a week into his fourth hospitalization since being elected in 2013.
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Duke-NUS study targets proteins to reverse lung scarring
A discovery at Duke-NUS Medical School offers new hope in the battle against pulmonary fibrosis, a debilitating lung condition that progressively makes it harder for patients to breathe. Scientists ...
Lung Diseases You Are Prone To If Exposed To Air Pollution
Long-term exposure to toxic air pollutants, particularly carcinogens like benzene, formaldehyde, and polycyclic aromatic ...
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Runx2 protein may be treatment target for pulmonary fibrosis
A protein called Runx2 contributes to the abnormal activity of lung cells that drive pulmonary fibrosis, a new study shows.
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Pliant Therapeutics Pauses Lead Product Mid-Stage Trial In Patients With Stiff Lung Tissues
Pliant Therapeutics announced it has voluntarily paused enrollment and dosing in the ongoing BEACON-IPF Phase 2b trial of ...
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Pliant slumps on decision to pause lung disease drug trial
The drug is a dual-selective inhibitor of αvβ6 and αvβ1 integrins, which are seen in elevated levels in the lung tissue of IPF patients and are thought to promote fibrosis (scarring ...