The ability of the lung to perform gas exchange is made possible in part by the effective
relationship between the alveolar epithelium and the endothelium of the pulmonary …

In the last decade, research on acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) has made
considerable progress. However, ARDS remains a leading cause of mortality in the …

Allergic asthma is characterized by persistent airway inflammation and remodeling.
Bronchoalveolar lavage conducted with fiberoptic bronchoscopy has been widely used for …

Clinical and molecular heterogeneity are common features of human disease.
Understanding the basis for heterogeneity has led to major advances in therapy for many …

Background The delayed diagnosis of acute kidney injury (AKI) episodes and the lack of
specificity of current single AKI biomarkers hamper its management. Urinary peptidome …

Lung diseases are essentially multi-factorial diseases that require a global analysis, and
thus, cannot be understood through the sole analysis of individual or small numbers of …

The pathophysiology of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) includes the
accumulation of protein-rich pulmonary edema in the air spaces and interstitial areas of the …

Animal Lectins: Form, Function and Clinical Applications presents up-to-date knowledge of
animal lectins. Detailed descriptions on biological activities, tissue and/or subcellular …

Background Preventing ventilator-associated lung injury (VALI) has become pivotal in
mechanical ventilation of patients with acute lung injury (ALI) or its more severe form, acute …

Biomarkers in acute respiratory distress syndrome : Current Opinion in Critical Care
Biomarkers in acute respiratory distress syndrome : Current Opinion in Critical Care Log in or …