The disease is mainly caused by exposure to cigarette smoke or noxious gases and air
pollutants, but also genetic factors are involved. Among them, polymorphisms of MMPs …

Purpose Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a prevalent obstructive airway
disease, has become the third most common cause of death globally. Xuanbai Chengqi …

The COPD has been an important respiratory condition that affects people worldwide and its
incidence has been alarming. The increasing incidence of this disorder has been attributed …

Aim: To identify differentially methylated probes (DMPs) and regions (DMRs) in relation to
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung function traits. Methods: We …

Abstract Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is defined by high levels of glucose in the blood. The
collagen IV level is associated with conditions of hyperglycemia and insulin resistance …

Introduction Previous studies have found higher circulating levels of tissue inhibitor of matrix
metalloproteinase (TIMP)-1 in nonsurviving septic patients than in surviving septic patients …

Background There is a need for novel anti-inflammatory therapies to treat COPD. The liver X
receptor (LXR) is a nuclear hormone receptor with anti-inflammatory properties. Methods We …

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are multifaceted syndromes unique to
pregnancy, characterized by increased blood pressure, edema, and proteinuria. Patients …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a complex immunological disease with
multiple pathological features that is primarily induced by smoking together with additional …

Systemic-to-pulmonary shunt malfunction contributes to morbidity in children with complex
congenital heart disease after palliative procedure. Neointimal hyperplasia might play a role …