Background: Several studies have shown the importance of the complement and
coagulation systems in the pathogenesis of asthma. Objectives: We explored whether we …

Access to distal airway samples to assess respiratory diseases is not straightforward and
requires invasive procedures such as bronchoscopy and bronchoalveolar lavage. The …

Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a type of chronic glomerular nephropathy
showing characteristic glomerular sclerosis, diagnosed by kidney biopsy. However, it is …

Asthma is the most common chronic respiratory disorder worldwide and accounts for a huge
health and economic burden. Its incidence is rapidly increasing but, in parallel, novel …

Background and purpose Lung macrophages (LMs) are critically involved in respiratory
diseases. The primary objective of the present study was to determine whether or not an …

COPD is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally, but its incidence and burden
vary considerably, and outcomes are unequal, further compounded by inequity in access to …