TGF-βR2 signaling coordinates pulmonary vascular repair after viral injury in mice and human tissue

G Zhao, L Xue, AI Weiner, N Gong… - Science Translational …, 2024 - science.org
Disruption of pulmonary vascular homeostasis is a central feature of viral pneumonia,
wherein endothelial cell (EC) death and subsequent angiogenic responses are critical …

Endothelial cell dynamics in sepsis-induced acute lung injury and acute respiratory distress syndrome: pathogenesis and therapeutic implications

X Qiao, J Yin, Z Zheng, L Li, X Feng - Cell Communication and Signaling, 2024 - Springer
Sepsis, a prevalent critical condition in clinics, continues to be the leading cause of death
from infections and a global healthcare issue. Among the organs susceptible to the harmful …

Endothelial cell clonality, heterogeneity and dysfunction in pulmonary arterial hypertension

G Newcomb, L Farkas - Frontiers in Medicine, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Our understanding of the pathophysiology of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) has
evolved over recent years, with the recognition that endothelial cell (EC) dysfunction and …

[HTML][HTML] Saponins from Allium macrostemon Bulbs attenuate endothelial inflammation and acute lung injury via the NF-κB/VCAM-1 pathway

L Liu, L Qiu, J Xue, C Zhong, M Qin, Y Zhang, C Xu… - Molecules, 2024 - mdpi.com
Endothelial inflammation is a multifaceted physiological process that plays a pivotal role in
the pathogenesis and progression of diverse diseases, encompassing but not limited to …

Vascular architecture regulates mesenchymal stromal cell heterogeneity via P53-PDGF signaling in the mouse incisor

T Guo, F Pei, M Zhang, T Yamada, J Feng, J Jing… - Cell Stem Cell, 2024 - cell.com
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) reside in niches to maintain tissue homeostasis and
contribute to repair and regeneration. Although the physiological functions of blood and …

Hypoxia-adenosine axis as therapeutic targets for acute respiratory distress syndrome

K Figarella, J Kim, W Ruan, T Mills… - Frontiers in …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
The human respiratory and circulatory systems collaborate intricately to ensure oxygen
delivery to all cells, which is vital for ATP production and maintaining physiological functions …

Advances in nanomaterial-targeted treatment of acute lung injury after burns

S Zhang, X Zhao, Y Xue, X Wang, XL Chen - Journal of …, 2024 - Springer
Acute lung injury (ALI) is a common complication in patients with severe burns and has a
complex pathogenesis and high morbidity and mortality rates. A variety of drugs have been …

Interplay between pulmonary epithelial stem cells and innate immune cells contribute to the repair and regeneration of ALI/ARDS

J Wang, X Peng, N Yuan, B Wang, S Chen… - Translational …, 2024 - Elsevier
Mammalian lung is the important organ for ventilation and exchange of air and blood. Fresh
air and venous blood are constantly delivered through the airway and vascular tree to the …

ARDS and aging: TYMS emerges as a promising biomarker and therapeutic target

G Li, K Yan, W Zhang, H Pan, P Guo - Frontiers in Immunology, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Background Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is a common condition in the
intensive care unit (ICU) with a high mortality rate, yet the diagnosis rate remains low …

Neutrophil Extracellular Traps Upregulate p21 and Suppress Cell Cycle Progression to Impair Endothelial Regeneration after Inflammatory Lung Injury

S Zhu, Y Yu, Q Hong, C Li, H Zhang, K Guo - Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2024 - mdpi.com
Background: Sepsis is a major cause of ICU admissions, with high mortality and morbidity.
The lungs are particularly vulnerable to infection and injury, and restoration of vascular …