Allergic bronchial asthma is a chronic disease of the airways that is characterized by
symptoms like respiratory distress, chest tightness, wheezing, productive cough, and acute …

Neutrophils (polymorphonuclear cells; PMNs) form a first line of defense against pathogens
and are therefore an important component of the innate immune response. As a result of …

Biochemistry of Collagens, Laminins, and Elastin: Structure, Function and Biomarkers, Third
Edition provides current data on key structural proteins (collagens, laminins, and elastin) …

The basement membrane (BM) is a specialized layer of extracellular matrix components that
plays a central role in maintaining lung and kidney functions. Although the composition of …

Epigenetics functions as a bridge between host genetic & environmental factors, aiding in
human health and diseases. Many immune-related diseases, including infectious and …

Environmental insults including respiratory infections, in combination with genetic
predisposition, may lead to lung diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease …

Increased and changed deposition of extracellular matrix proteins is a key feature of airway
wall remodeling in obstructive pulmonary diseases, including asthma and chronic …

Background Patients with liver fibrosis show a large heterogeneity, and for that reason
effective treatments are still lacking. Emerging data suggest that there is more to fibrosis than …

Asthma is a respiratory allergic disease presenting a high prevalence worldwide, and it is
responsible for several complications throughout life, including death. Fortunately, asthma is …

Abstract Purpose of Review Lung fibrosis is currently thought to stem from an aberrant
wound healing response after recurring (micro) injuries in the lung epithelium, together with …