The exact pathogenesis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remains largely
unknown. While current management strategies are effective at stabilizing the disease or …

All phases of carcinogenesis are affected by inflammation. Activation of the inflammasome is
a crucial signaling mechanism that leads to acute and chronic inflammation. When specific …

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a global chronic disease with a long duration and
repeated relapse. Currently, there is still a lack of effective approaches to prevent IBD. Food …

Oat containing rich β-glucan, polyphenols, flavonoids, saponins, alkaloids, and other
substances shows good biological activities. Therefore, the present study aimed to uncover …

Nontuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary diseases (NTM-PDs) are emerging as global
health threats with issues of antibiotic resistance. Accumulating evidence suggests that the …

Tributyrin (TB) is a butyric acid precursor and has a key role in anti-inflammatory and
intestinal barrier repair effects by slowly releasing butyric acid. However, its roles in gut …

Severe acute pancreatitis (SAP), one of the most serious abdominal emergencies in general
surgery, is characterized by acute and rapid onset as well as high mortality, which often …

Acute lung injury (ALI) remains a global public health issue without specific and effective
treatment options available in the clinic. Alveolar macrophage polarization is involved in the …

Children are disproportionately represented among those who suffer asthma, which is a kind
of chronic airway inflammation. Asthma symptoms might worsen when exposed to the air …

Abstract Purpose of Review Increases in ambient levels of air pollutants have been linked to
lung inflammation and remodeling, processes that lead to the development and …