Current Opinion in Anaesthesiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 28, 2024
Purpose
of
review
Chronic
obstructive
pulmonary
disease
affects
more
than
65
million
people
worldwide.
Lung
transplantation
is
the
only
definitive
treatment.
However,
donor
availability
limited
in
meeting
demand.
Recent
findings
regeneration
a
new
therapeutic
strategy
that
uses
patient's
stem
cells
to
replace
dysfunctional
tissue
and
restore
functional
lung
rather
alleviate
symptoms.
Organoids
are
promising
target
for
human
regeneration.
The
AEP
isolated
from
growth.
3D
organ-like
structures
conserve
alveolar
progenitor's
capacity
proliferate
differentiate
into
various
epithelial
cell
types.
Bioengineered
organs,
cells,
allow
customized
biocompatible
organs-on-demand
without
need
immunosuppressive
therapy.
concept
involves
creation
form
scaffold,
be
populated
by
desired
transplanted
patient,
allowing
function
as
closely
native
organ
possible.
Summary
lung's
ability
regenerate
extensively
after
injury
suggests
this
capability
could
promoted
diseases
which
loss
occurs.
bioengineering
offers
potential
drastically
extend
life
expectancy
patients
with
end-stage
disease.
If
reengineering
were
successful,
it
would
revolutionize
world
transplantation.
Cell Communication and Signaling,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: April 25, 2024
Abstract
Sepsis,
a
prevalent
critical
condition
in
clinics,
continues
to
be
the
leading
cause
of
death
from
infections
and
global
healthcare
issue.
Among
organs
susceptible
harmful
effects
sepsis,
lungs
are
notably
most
frequently
affected.
Consequently,
patients
with
sepsis
predisposed
developing
acute
lung
injury
(ALI),
severe
cases,
respiratory
distress
syndrome
(ARDS).
Nevertheless,
precise
mechanisms
associated
onset
ALI/ARDS
remain
elusive.
In
recent
years,
there
has
been
growing
emphasis
on
role
endothelial
cells
(ECs),
cell
type
integral
barrier
function,
their
interactions
various
stromal
sepsis-induced
ALI/ARDS.
this
comprehensive
review,
we
summarize
involvement
intricate
interplay
immune
cells,
including
pulmonary
epithelial
fibroblasts,
pathogenesis
ALI/ARDS,
particular
placed
discussing
several
pivotal
pathways
implicated
process.
Furthermore,
discuss
potential
therapeutic
interventions
for
modulating
functions
relevant
present
strategy
managing
MedComm,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(2)
Published: Feb. 1, 2024
Abstract
Lung
tissue
has
a
certain
regenerative
ability
and
triggers
repair
procedures
after
injury.
Under
controllable
conditions,
lung
can
restore
normal
structure
function.
Disruptions
in
this
process
lead
to
respiratory
system
failure
even
death,
causing
substantial
medical
burden.
The
main
types
of
diseases
are
chronic
obstructive
pulmonary
disease
(COPD),
idiopathic
fibrosis
(IPF),
acute
distress
syndrome
(ARDS).
Multiple
cells,
such
as
epithelial
endothelial
fibroblasts,
immune
involved
regulating
the
Although
mechanism
that
regulates
not
been
fully
elucidated,
clinical
trials
targeting
different
cells
signaling
pathways
have
achieved
some
therapeutic
effects
diseases.
In
review,
we
provide
an
overview
cell
type
regeneration
repair,
research
models,
summarize
molecular
mechanisms
regulation
fibrosis.
Moreover,
discuss
current
stem
therapy
pharmacological
strategies
for
COPD,
IPF,
ARDS
treatment.
This
review
provides
reference
further
on
cellular
regeneration,
drug
development,
trials.
Bioengineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(8), P. 747 - 747
Published: July 24, 2024
Pulmonary
fibrosis
is
a
fatal
lung
disease
affecting
approximately
5
million
people
worldwide,
with
5-year
survival
rate
of
less
than
50%.
Currently,
the
only
available
treatments
are
palliative
care
and
transplantation,
as
there
no
curative
drug
for
this
condition.
The
involves
excessive
synthesis
extracellular
matrix
(ECM)
due
to
alveolar
epithelial
cell
damage,
leading
scarring
stiffening
tissue
ultimately
causing
respiratory
failure.
Although
multiple
factors
contribute
disease,
exact
causes
remain
unclear.
mechanical
properties
tissue,
including
elasticity,
viscoelasticity,
surface
tension,
not
affected
by
but
also
its
progression.
This
paper
reviews
alteration
in
these
pulmonary
progresses
how
cells
lung,
cells,
fibroblasts,
macrophages,
respond
changes,
contributing
exacerbation.
Furthermore,
it
highlights
importance
developing
advanced
vitro
models,
based
on
hydrogels
3D
bioprinting,
which
can
accurately
replicate
structural
fibrotic
lungs
conducive
studying
effects
stimuli
cellular
responses.
review
aims
summarize
current
understanding
interaction
between
progression
alterations
properties,
could
aid
development
novel
therapeutic
strategies
disease.
Journal of Proteome Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 28, 2025
Diffuse
alveolar
damage
(DAD)
is
a
pathological
hallmark
of
severe
interstitial
lung
diseases,
such
as
acute
respiratory
distress
syndrome
(ARDS),
and
linked
to
poor
prognosis.
Previously,
we
identified
14–3–3σ/stratifin
(SFN)
serum
biomarker
candidate
for
diagnosing
DAD.
To
clarify
the
time-dependent
relationship
between
SFN
expression
DAD,
here
investigated
molecular
changes
in
serum,
bronchoalveolar
lavage
fluid
(BALF),
tissue
an
oleic
acid
(OA)-induced
ARDS
rat
model.
Acute
edema
was
observed
after
OA
administration,
followed
by
epithelial
cell
proliferation
increased
BALF
levels.
Proteomic
analysis
extracts
revealed
that
proteins
related
"inflammatory
response"
"HIF-1
signaling,"
including
plasminogen
activator
inhibitor-1,
were
markedly
3
h
injury,
gradual
decrease.
Conversely,
associated
with
"cell
cycle"
"p53
pathway,"
SFN,
showed
persistent
increase
starting
at
peaking
48
h.
Western
blotting
immunohistochemistry
confirmed
expressed
part
proliferated
type-II
cells,
accompanied
p53
activation,
important
event
differentiation
into
type-I
cells.
may
be
closely
remodeling
during
repair
process
injury.
Chemical Biology & Drug Design,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
105(3)
Published: March 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
Protocatechuic
acid
(PCA)
is
a
type
of
polyphenol
with
diverse
biological
activities,
including
antioxidant
and
anti‐inflammatory
properties.
This
study
aimed
to
explore
the
function
PCA
in
acute
respiratory
distress
syndrome
(ARDS)
delve
into
its
functional
mechanism.
Lipopolysaccharides
were
applied
stimulate
human
pulmonary
microvascular
endothelial
cells
(HPMECs)
or
C57BL/6
mice
generate
ARDS
models
vitro
vivo.
treatment
(300
μM
for
20
30
mg/kg
mice)
reduced
proinflammatory
cytokine
production
oxidative
stress
HPMECs
mouse
models,
it
cell
apoptosis
while
alleviating
alveolar
septum
thickening.
Chromobox
4
(CBX4)
was
identified
as
target
protein
PCA,
found
activate
transcription
unconventional
prefoldin
RPB5
interactor
1
(URI1)
by
recruiting
histone
acetyltransferase
general
control
nondepressible
5
(GCN5)
promoter
region.
CBX4
URI1
levels
LPS
but
restored
PCA.
Knockdown
either
negated
ameliorating
effects
on
LPS‐induced
inflammation
diminished
promoting
roles
mitochondrial
biogenesis
mitophagy.
suggests
that
holds
promise
CBX4/URI1‐mediated
Journal of Inflammation Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 17, P. 6603 - 6618
Published: Sept. 1, 2024
Chronic
obstructive
pulmonary
disease
(COPD)
currently
ranks
among
the
top
three
causes
of
mortality
worldwide,
presenting
as
a
prevalent
and
complex
respiratory
ailment.
Ongoing
research
has
underscored
pivotal
role
immune
function
in
onset
progression
COPD.
The
response
COPD
patients
exhibits
abnormalities,
characterized
by
diminished
anti-infection
capacity
due
to
senescence,
heightened
activation
neutrophils
macrophages,
T
cell
infiltration,
aberrant
B
activity,
collectively
contributing
airway
inflammation
lung
injury
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Oct. 23, 2024
Cyclophosphamide
(CPAm)
is
a
widely
used
chemotherapeutic
agent
that
exhibits
potent
anti-cancer
properties
but
often
associated
with
debilitating
side
effects.
Despite
its
efficacy,
the
management
of
CPAm-induced
toxicities
remains
significant
clinical
challenge.
There
has
been
growing
interest
in
exploring
complementary
and
alternative
therapies
to
mitigate
these
adverse
effects
recent
years,
this
may
be
chance
for
earthworm-derived
preparation,
Venetin-1.
Its
rich
composition
bioactive
compounds
demonstrated
promising
pharmacological
properties,
including
anti-inflammatory,
antioxidant,
immunomodulatory
These
suggest
potential
counteract
various
systemic
induced
by
CPAm.
We
conducted
comprehensive
study
investigate
effect
Venetin-1
on
cyclophosphamide-induced
toxicity.
Mice
were
administered
CPAm
four
days,
followed
application
earthworm
preparation
two
doses
(50
mg/kg
100
b.w).
Importantly,
did
not
cause
any
all
mice,
ensuring
safety
intervention.
then
determined
global
changes
proteome
using
proteomics
quantitative
SWATH-MS
analysis,
which
robust
reliable
method.
This
allowed
us
identify
up-
downregulated
proteins
each
studied
group,
providing
valuable
insights
into
mechanism
action
As
shown
results,
had
mouse
lung
tissue.
It
was
possible
determine
400
proteins,
analysis
after
administration
showed
change
proteomic
profile
from
upregulated
down-regulated.
The
stimulating
concerning
complement
system
also
confirmed
separate
validation
experiment.
shows
promise
reducing
harmful
cyclophosphamide
encourages
tissue
regeneration,
reduces
inflammation,
supports
autophagy,
boosts
immune
system.
However,
more
research
needed
thoroughly
elucidate
describe
benefits