The etiology of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is unknown. Because viral pathogenesis
of IPF has been suggested, we have established a murine model of progressive pulmonary …

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a progressive, fibrotic lung disease of unknown
etiology. A viral pathogenesis in IPF has been suggested since> 95% of IPF patients have …

Rationale: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic progressive fibrotic lung disorder
of unknown cause. Several studies suggest an association between Epstein-Barr virus …

Rationale: No effective treatment exists for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, and its
pathogenesis remains unclear. Accumulating evidence implicates herpesviruses as …

Over the course of the past decade, increasing evidence has implicated alveolar epithelial
cell injury and dysfunction in the pathogenesis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Genetic …

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) remains exactly that. The disease originates from an
unknown cause, and little is known about the mechanisms of pathogenesis. While the …

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a disease of unknown origin and progression that
primarily affects older adults. Accumulating clinical and experimental evidence suggests that …

Rationale: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a progressive disease with high mortality.
Although most patients have a slow, progressive course, some patients will have an acute …

Viral infections are important contributors to exacerbation of asthma and chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease; however, the role of viruses in the pathogenesis of idiopathic pulmonary …

The incidence of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) increases with age. The mechanisms
that underlie the age-dependent risk for IPF are unknown. Based on studies that suggest an …