Pathogens,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(11), P. 1005 - 1005
Published: Nov. 15, 2024
Recent
advances
in
microbiome
research
have
uncovered
a
dynamic
and
complex
connection
between
the
gut
lungs,
known
as
gut-lung
axis.
This
bidirectional
communication
network
plays
critical
role
modulating
immune
responses
maintaining
respiratory
health.
Mediated
by
interactions,
metabolic
byproducts,
microbial
communities
both
organs,
this
axis
demonstrates
how
gut-derived
signals,
such
metabolites
modulators,
can
reach
lung
tissue
via
systemic
circulation,
influencing
function
disease
susceptibility.
To
explore
implications
of
connection,
we
conducted
systematic
review
studies
published
2001
2024
(with
much
nearly
60%
covering
period
2020-2024),
using
keywords
"gut-lung
axis",
"microbiome",
"respiratory
disease",
"immune
signaling".
Studies
were
selected
based
on
their
relevance
to
mechanisms,
impact
dysbiosis,
microbiota
diseases.
provides
comprehensive
overview
axis,
emphasizing
its
importance
regulating
inflammatory
linked
Understanding
intricate
pathway
opens
new
avenues
for
microbiota-targeted
therapeutic
strategies,
which
could
offer
promising
interventions
diseases
like
asthma,
chronic
obstructive
pulmonary
disease,
even
infections.
The
insights
gained
through
underscore
potential
novel
target
preventative
approaches
medicine,
with
enhancing
Developmental Dynamics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 3, 2025
Abstract
Sonic
Hedgehog
(SHH)
is
an
evolutionarily
conserved
signaling
pathway
essential
for
embryonic
development,
tissue
homeostasis,
and
tumorigenesis.
Aberrant
activation
of
the
SHH
induces
various
types
cancer
different
immune
dysregulation.
extremely
important
morphogen
during
lung
as
it
regulates
interaction
between
epithelial
mesenchymal
transitions
(EMT)
in
airways.
Cigarette
smoking
triggers
EMT
activates
pathway,
which
leads
to
damage
development
diseases,
such
COPD,
a
smoker's
disease.
also
directs
gut–lung
axis
(GLA)
formation
via
epithelial–mesenchymal
signaling.
The
abruption
or
alteration
GLA
responsible
COPD
pathogenesis.
In
this
review,
we
elucidate
overview
its
inhibitor
HHIP,
SHH's
prominence
dysregulation
pathogenesis
link
with
clinical
features.
We
provide
insights
into
linked
nicotine
their
influence
on
npj Regenerative Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
10(1)
Published: March 25, 2025
There
is
an
urgent
need
for
innovative
therapies
targeting
defective
epithelial
repair
in
chronic
diseases
like
COPD.
The
mesenchymal
niche
a
critical
regulator
stem
cell
activation,
suggesting
that
their
secreted
factors
are
possible
potent
drug
targets.
Utilizing
proteomics-guided
discovery
strategy,
we
explored
the
lung
fibroblast
secretome
to
uncover
impactful
Our
organoid
assays
identified
several
regenerative
ligands,
with
osteoglycin
(OGN)
showing
most
profound
effects.
Transcriptomic
analyses
revealed
OGN
enhances
alveolar
progenitor
differentiation,
detoxifies
reactive
oxygen
species,
and
strengthens
fibroblast-epithelial
crosstalk.
expression
was
diminished
COPD
patients
smoke-exposed
mice.
An
active
fragment
of
(leucine-rich
repeat
regions
4-7)
replicated
full-length
OGN's
effects,
significantly
ameliorating
elastase-induced
injury
slices
improving
function
vivo.
These
findings
highlight
as
pivotal
protein
repair,
positioning
its
promising
therapeutic
Journal of Thoracic Disease,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(3), P. 1228 - 1248
Published: March 1, 2025
Chronic
obstructive
pulmonary
disease
(COPD)
is
a
long-term
respiratory
condition
defined
by
ongoing
symptoms
and
restricted
airflow,
resulting
in
high
rates
of
morbidity,
mortality,
disability
for
this
condition.
Due
to
the
incomplete
understanding
its
pathogenesis,
no
permanent
curative
measures
or
specific
drugs
are
available.
In
recent
years,
multitude
research
has
highlighted
substantial
influence
oxidative
stress
on
development
COPD;
however,
there
been
deficiency
bibliometric
analyses
focusing
trends
hotspots
field.
Therefore,
our
study
aimed
at
presenting
emerging
related
COPD
stress.
Publications
concerning
were
obtained
from
Web
Science
Core
Collection
database,
covering
period
2010
2024.
On
July
25,
2024,
all
relevant
data
downloaded,
followed
process
screening
analysis.
The
analysis
incorporated
1,308
articles
440
reviews,
involving
contributions
1,034
researchers
affiliated
with
512
institutions
across
64
countries
published
total
548
journals.
Through
series
using
five
visualization
tools,
we
identified
top
5
most
productive
countries,
institutions,
journals,
highly
co-cited
journals
field
We
also
12
citation
clusters,
10
influential
authors,
authors
articles,
11
keyword
established
20
keywords,
observed
evolution
reference
bursts.
This
first
quantitatively
capture
progress
research,
results
show
marked
upward
trend
years
terms
Developing
novel
effective
antioxidants
becoming
future
direction
treatment.
Besides
antioxidant
therapy,
exposure
(to
air
pollution),
cigarette
smoke,
mitochondrial
dysfunction
emerged
as
prominent
hotspots.
extensive
offers
significant
insights
into
exploration
publications
purpose
support
enhance
scientific
investigators
Frontiers in Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: April 3, 2025
The
non-high-density
lipoprotein
cholesterol
to
high-density
ratio
(NHHR)
plays
a
potential
role
in
metabolic
and
cardiovascular
diseases.
However,
its
association
with
chronic
obstructive
pulmonary
disease
(COPD)
is
not
well-defined.
Here,
we
aim
investigate
the
of
NHHR
both
prevalence
COPD
all-cause
mortality
among
individuals
COPD.
This
population-based
NHANES
(2007-2016)
study
utilized
weighted
statistical
analyses.
Multivariable
logistic
regression
assessed
NHHR-COPD
association,
restricted
cubic
spline
(RCS)
testing
for
non-linearity.
between
was
evaluated
using
Cox
proportional
hazards
models
Kaplan-Meier,
RCS
Subgroup
sensitivity
analyses
confirmed
findings'
reliability.
included
6349
participants,
whom
1271
were
diagnosed
Participants
highest
tertile
demonstrated
62%
higher
odds
compared
those
lowest
(OR
=
1.62,
95%
CI:1.11-2.39,
P
0.017).
Results
from
analysis
indicated
nonlinear
relationship
(P
0.007),
curve
demonstrating
an
inverted
L-shape.
Over
average
follow-up
period
93
months,
320
participants
died.
In
Kaplan-Meier
survival
analysis,
lower
greater
cumulative
probability
tertiles
<
0.001).
Weighted
multivariable
revealed
inverse
levels
mortality,
showing
11%
likelihood
relative
(HR
0.89,
CI:0.80-0.99,
0.027).
addition,
significant
negative
linear
patients
0.081).
further
associations
on
morbidity
mortality.
Higher
associated
increased
yet
inversely
correlated
patients.
These
paradoxical
underscore
need
COPD-specific
lipid
management
strategies
that
balance
progression
risks.
Current Issues in Molecular Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
47(4), P. 262 - 262
Published: April 8, 2025
A
characteristic
of
Chronic
Obstructive
Pulmonary
Disease
(COPD)
is
the
inflammation
respiratory
pathway.
Inflammatory
regulators
affected
in
COPD
include
cyclooxygenase-2
(COX-2),
tumor
necrosis
factor-alpha
(TNF-α),
interleukin
(IL-1β),
and
interleukin-6
(IL-6).
Therefore,
this
systematic
review
aimed
to
investigate
biological
activity
Indonesian
medicinal
plants
as
anti-inflammation
through
vitro,
silico,
vivo
studies.
digital
search
was
conducted
using
Scopus,
Google
Scholar,
PubMed
online
databases
find
relevant
articles
by
applying
specific
keywords
related
subject
interest.
The
results
showed
18
studies
that
reported
five
proven
inhibit
regulation.
were
sambiloto
(Andrographis
paniculata),
legetan
warak
(Adenostemma
lavenia),
kersen
(Muntingia
calabura),
babadotan
(Ageratum
conyzoides),
sembung
rambat
(Mikania
micrantha
Kunth).
In
vitro
studies,
A.
paniculata,
lavenia,
M.
calabura
can
suppress
levels
pro-inflammatory
cytokines,
such
TNF-α,
IL-1β,
IL-6,
LPS-stimulated
RAW
264.7
cells.
silico
compounds
have
strong
binding
bind
inflammatory
receptors
are
andrographiside
contained
paniculata;
ent-11α-hydroxy-15-oxo-kaur-16-en-19-oic
acid
lavenia;
7-Hydroxyflavone
calabura;
22,23-Dihydrospinasterol
conyzoides.
extracts
calabura,
conyzoides,
reduce
lung
tissue
animal
models
(hamsters,
mice,
rats).
This
might
help
develop
treatment
build
scientifically
natural
products
from
for
future
investigations.
Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 206 - 210
Published: March 31, 2025
COPD
is
linked
to
significant
extra-pulmonary
manifestations.
However,
limited
research
exists
on
relationship
between
BMI
and
severity.
Objective:
To
find
frequency
of
stages
compare
mean
in
various
COPD.
Methods:
This
cross-sectional
study
was
conducted
at
Chest
Medicine
Department,
Mayo
hospital,
Lahore
from
August
2022,
February
2023
after
approval
synopsis
CPSP.
160
patients
were
enrolled,
classification
as
per
GOLD
guidelines
calculated.
Data
analyzed
using
SPSS
version
26.0,
comparison
across
done
ANOVA
post
Hoc
analysis
done,
p-value
≤
0.05
considered
statistically
significant.
Results:
Among
individuals,
26.2%
had
Stage
I,
23.8%
stage
II,
while
III
IV
observed
25%
each.
Mean
24.30
±
2.71,
25.86
5.77,
20.29
5.39,
19.50
6.07
I-IV,
P<0.001.
difference
when
comparing
Stage,
I
vs.
(p
=
0.003),
<
0.001),
II
0.001).
not
0.900).
Conclusions:
The
distribution
severity
relatively
even
all
stages,
with
comparable
proportion
each
stage.
A
decline
increasing
disease
These
findings
emphasize
the
importance
regular
monitoring
patients,
lower
progression
poorer
clinical
outcomes.
Immuno,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
5(2), P. 13 - 13
Published: April 15, 2025
Chronic
obstructive
pulmonary
disease
(COPD)
is
a
chronic,
debilitating
condition
that
affects
the
lungs
and
airways.
It
characterized
by
persistent
bronchitis,
exemplified
inflammation
of
bronchial
tubes,
hypersecretion
mucus,
emphysema,
destruction
airway
parenchyma.
The
combination
these
conditions
leads
to
tissue
damage,
fibrosis,
ongoing
inflammatory
response
in
COPD
complex
process
orchestrated
wide
range
immune
cells.
These
include
lung
epithelial
cells,
monocytes,
macrophages,
neutrophils,
eosinophils,
T
B
lymphocytes,
among
others.
cells
work
together
produce
biomarkers
are
involved
pathogenesis
COPD.
Some
key
have
been
identified
variety
cytokines,
C-reactive
protein/serum
albumin
ratio,
fibrinogen,
soluble
receptor
for
advanced
glycation
endproducts,
club/clara
with
molecular
weight
16
kDa,
surfactant
protein
D,
adiponectin,
reactive
oxygen
species,
proteases.
This
review
aims
provide
comprehensive
overview
role
development
progression
will
delve
into
intricacies
COPD,
exploring
various
cell
types
this
process.
By
understanding
underlying
mechanisms
drive
we
can
better
develop
targeted
treatments
help
alleviate
symptoms
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Sept. 1, 2023
Adiponectin
is
an
insulin
sensitizing
hormone
that
also
plays
a
role
in
the
regulation
of
inflammation.
Although
adiponectin
can
exert
pro-inflammatory
effects,
more
studies
have
reported
anti-inflammatory
even
non-adipose
tissues
such
as
lung.
Obesity
considered
inflammatory
disease,
risk
factor
for
lung
diseases,
and
associated
with
decreased
levels
plasma
adiponectin.
The
results
recent
suggested
exerts
activity
chronic
obstructive
pulmonary
asthma
invasive
fungal
infection.
signaling
receptors
adiponectin,
AdipoR1
AdipoR2,
are
expressed
by
epithelial
cells,
endothelial
immune
cells
In
this
mini-review,
we
discuss
mechanisms
tissues.