La
pandemia
de
COVID-19
ha
afectado
a
millones
personas
en
todo
el
mundo,
causando
secuelas
como
la
fibrosis
pulmonar.
Esta
condición
se
desarrolla
principalmente
pacientes
graves
durante
fase
aguda
enfermedad,
pero
también
puede
aparecer
tras
recuperación.
Es
más
común
con
obesidad,
tabaquismo,
diabetes
o
que
necesitaron
ventilación
mecánica.
Aunque
hay
muchos
casos
reportados,
faltan
estudios
para
comprender
completamente
enfermedad
y
encontrar
tratamientos
adecuados.
atención
médica
actual
centra
prevenir
desarrollo
pulmonar
etapas
tempranas
infección.
Clinical and Translational Discovery,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
5(1)
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
Abstract
Post‐COVID‐19
pulmonary
fibrosis
(post‐CPF)
has
emerged
as
a
serious
complication
with
profound
implications
for
long‐term
respiratory
health.
This
short
review
explores
the
multifactorial
mechanisms
underlying
post‐CPF,
emphasising
role
of
oxidative
stress,
epithelial‐to‐mesenchymal
transition
(EMT),
and
dysregulated
immune
responses.
Key
signalling
pathways,
such
TGF‐β,
WNT,
Cadherin,
are
pivotal
in
progression,
offering
potential
therapeutic
targets.
Biomarkers,
MUC4,
KRT5,
ATP12A
show
promise
early
detection
targeting,
they
share
molecular
features
idiopathic
(IPF)
fibrotic
interstitial
lung
diseases
(f‐ILDs),
suggesting
opportunities
to
repurpose
antifibrotic
therapies.
Despite
these
advancements,
significant
gaps
remain
understanding
cellular
hindering
effective
management
post‐CPF.
Addressing
challenges
through
targeted
approach
is
critical
improving
outcomes
survivors
severe
COVID‐19.
Current Opinion in Supportive and Palliative Care,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 2, 2025
Long
COVID
affects
approximately
6%
of
the
population
after
SARS-CoV-2
infection
commonly
involving
persistent
respiratory
symptoms
such
as
breathlessness
and
cough.
This
review
provides
an
update
on
latest
evidence
regarding
post-COVID
condition/Long
sequelae,
focusing
symptoms,
complications,
therapeutic
approaches
to
date.
Post-COVID
interstitial
lung
abnormalities
are
estimated
persist
in
11%
patients
hospitalized
with
acute
COVID-19.
However,
is
common
adults
(non-hospitalized)
COVID,
suggesting
aetiologies
beyond
pneumonitis.
The
risk
venous
thromboembolic
disease
remains
uncertain
trial
results
anti-coagulation
awaited.
presents
complex
challenges,
careful
assessment
crucial
differentiate
from
exacerbations
pre-existing
conditions.
Current
management
includes
a
symptom-based
multidisciplinary
approach,
ongoing
research
into
effective
treatments
including
immune
modulating
agents.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(24), P. 17325 - 17325
Published: Dec. 10, 2023
Lung
cancer
is
the
leading
cause
of
cancer-related
death
worldwide.
Its
high
mortality
partly
due
to
chronic
inflammation
that
accompanies
disease
and
stimulates
progression.
In
this
review,
we
analyzed
recent
studies
highlighted
role
epithelial-mesenchymal
transition
(EMT)
as
a
link
between
lung
cancer.
inflammatory
tumor
microenvironment
(iTME),
fibroblasts,
macrophages,
granulocytes,
lymphocytes
produce
mediators,
some
which
can
induce
EMT.
This
leads
increased
invasiveness
cells
self-renewal
stem
(CSCs),
are
associated
with
metastasis
recurrence,
respectively.
Based
on
published
data,
propose
inflammation-induced
EMT
may
be
potential
therapeutic
target
for
treatment
prospect
partially
realized
in
development
inhibitors
based
pentacyclic
triterpenoids
(PTs),
described
second
part
our
study.
PTs
reduce
metastatic
stemness
cells,
making
promising
candidates
therapy.
We
emphasize
diversity
molecular
mechanisms
underlying
far
exceeds
those
have
been
implicated
drug
development.
Therefore,
analysis
information
relationship
iTME
great
interest
provide
ideas
novel
approaches
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Oct. 14, 2024
Sjögren’s
syndrome
(SS)
or
disease
(SjD)
is
a
systemic
autoimmune
clinically
manifested
as
sicca
symptoms.
This
primarily
impacts
the
functionality
of
exocrine
glands,
specifically
lacrimal
and
salivary
glands
(SG).
SG
fibrosis,
an
irreversible
morphological
change,
severe
consequence
that
occurs
in
later
stages
due
to
sustained
inflammation.
However,
mechanism
underlying
fibrosis
SS
remains
under-investigated.
Glandular
may
arise
from
chronic
sialadenitis,
which
interactions
between
infiltrating
lymphocytes
epithelial
cells
potentially
contributes
fibrotic
pathogenesis.
Thus,
both
immune
non-immune
are
closely
involved
this
process,
while
their
interplays
not
fully
understood.
The
molecular
tissue
partly
associated
with
imbalance
responses,
transforming
growth
factor-beta
(TGF-β)-dependent
epithelial-mesenchymal
transition
(EMT)
extracellular
matrix
remodeling
recently
investigated.
In
addition,
viral
infection
has
been
implicated
pathogenesis
SS.
Viral-specific
innate
response
could
exacerbate
progression,
resulting
overt
inflammation
SG.
Notably,
post-COVID
patients
exhibit
typical
symptoms
inflammatory
positively
correlated
damage.
review,
we
discuss
risk
factors
summarize
evidence
understand
mechanisms
upon
progression
Cell Communication and Signaling,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: Nov. 13, 2024
Despite
the
tremendous
advancements
in
knowledge
of
pathophysiology
and
clinical
aspects
SARS-CoV-2
infection,
still
many
issues
remain
unanswered,
especially
long-term
effects.
Mounting
evidence
suggests
that
pulmonary
fibrosis
(PF)
is
one
most
severe
complications
associated
with
COVID-19.
Therefore,
understanding
molecular
mechanisms
behind
its
development
helpful
to
develop
successful
therapeutic
strategies.
Epithelial
mesenchymal
transition
(EMT)
cell
specific
variants
endothelial
(EndMT)
mesothelial
(MMT)
are
physio-pathologic
cellular
reprogramming
processes
induced
by
several
infectious,
inflammatory
biomechanical
stimuli.
Cells
undergoing
EMT
acquire
invasive,
profibrogenic
proinflammatory
activities
secreting
extracellular
mediators.
Their
activity
has
been
implicated
pathogenesis
PF
a
variety
lung
disorders,
including
idiopathic
(IPF)
Aim
this
article
provide
an
updated
survey
mechanisms,
emphasis
on
EMT-related
processes,
genesis
IFP
Journal of Personalized Medicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(1), P. 51 - 51
Published: Dec. 29, 2023
Pulmonary
fibrosis,
a
critical
outcome
of
chronic
inflammatory
diseases,
has
gained
prominence
in
the
context
post-coronavirus
(post-COVID-19)
complications.
This
review
delves
into
multifaceted
landscape
post-COVID-19
pulmonary
elucidating
intricate
molecular
mechanisms
underlying
its
pathogenesis
and
highlighting
promising
therapeutic
avenues.
Examining
aftermath
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome-2
(SARS-CoV-2)
infection,
reveals
key
signaling
pathways
implicated
fibrotic
cascade.
Drawing
parallels
with
previous
coronavirus
outbreaks
enhances
our
understanding
distinctive
features
fibrosis.
Antifibrotic
drugs,
like
pirfenidone
nintedanib,
take
center
stage;
their
action
potential
applications
cases
are
thoroughly
explored.
Beyond
established
treatments,
this
investigates
emerging
modalities,
including
anti-interleukin
agents,
immunosuppressants,
experimental
compounds,
buloxybutide,
saracatinib,
sirolimus,
resveratrol.
Emphasizing
importance
early
intervention,
highlights
dynamic
nature
fibrosis
research.
In
conclusion,
synthesis
current
knowledge
offers
foundation
for
advancing
approaches
to
prevention
treatment
these
consequential
sequelae
COVID-19.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(8), P. 4440 - 4440
Published: April 18, 2024
The
COVID-19
pandemic
prompted
rapid
research
on
SARS-CoV-2
pathogenicity.
Consequently,
new
data
can
be
used
to
advance
the
molecular
understanding
of
infection.
present
bioinformatics
study
discusses
"spikeopathy"
at
level
and
focuses
possible
post-transcriptional
regulation
spike
protein
S1
subunit
in
host
cell/tissue.
A
theoretical
protein-RNA
recognition
code
was
check
compatibility
with
mRNAs
human
transcriptome
(1-L
transcription).
principle
for
this
method
is
elucidated
defined
RNA
binding
GEMIN5
(gem
nuclear
organelle-associated
5)
RNU2-1
(U2
spliceosomal
RNA).
Using
described
here,
it
shown
that
45%
genes/proteins
identified
by
1-L
transcription
are
directly
linked
COVID-19,
39%
indirectly
16%
cannot
currently
associated
COVID-19.
stroke,
diabetes,
cardiac
injury.