Neutrophilic polymorphonuclear leukocytes (neutrophils) are myeloid cells packed with
lysosomal granules (hence also called granulocytes) that contain a formidable antimicrobial …

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 …

Extracellular matrix (ECM)-mimicking biomaterials are considered effective tissue-
engineered scaffolds for regenerative medicine because of their biocompatibility …

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a progressive disease that arises from multiple etiologies
and ultimately leads to right heart failure as the predominant cause of morbidity and …

Pulmonary fibrosis, a serious complication of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and
coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), leads to irreversible lung damage. However, the …

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by variable airflow limitation and
airway hyperresponsiveness. A plethora of immune and structural cells are involved in …

Autophagy is a robust cellular mechanism for disposing of harmful molecules or recycling
them to cells, which also regulates physiopathological processes in cornea. Dysregulated …

Neutrophils are the most abundant immune cell in the circulation of human and act as
gatekeepers to discard foreign elements that have entered the body. They are essential in …

In the neonatal lung, exposure to both prenatal and early postnatal risk factors converge into
the development of injury and ultimately chronic disease, also known as bronchopulmonary …

Poor wound healing in individuals with diabetes has long plagued clinicians, and immune
cells play key roles in the inflammation, proliferation and remodeling that occur in wound …