Rate of progression of CT-quantified emphysema in male current and ex-smokers: a follow-up study.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Alpha-1-Antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency (AATD) is a hereditary disorder that manifests primarily as pulmonary emphysema and liver cirrhosis. The clinically most relevant mutation causing AATD is a single nucleotide polymorphism Glu342Lys (Z-mutation). Despite the recommendation to test every COPD patient, the c...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Greulich T,Rodríguez-Frias F,Belmonte I,Klemmer A,Vogelmeier CF,Miravitlles M

更新日期：2018-08-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Work-place exposure to silica dust may lead to progressive lung inflammation culminating in the development of silicosis, an irreversible condition that can be complicated by onset of pulmonary hypertension (PH). The molecular mechanisms leading to the development of PH and lung fibrosis in response to silic...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Zelko IN,Zhu J,Roman J

更新日期：2018-11-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:While glucocorticoids are currently the most effective therapy for asthma, associated side effects limit enthusiasm for their use. Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma (PPAR-gamma) activators include the synthetic thiazolidinediones (TZDs) which exhibit anti-inflammatory effects that suggest usef...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Narala VR,Ranga R,Smith MR,Berlin AA,Standiford TJ,Lukacs NW,Reddy RC

更新日期：2007-12-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Macrolides reduce exacerbations in patients with COPD. Their effects on health status has not been assessed as primary outcome and is less clear. This study assessed the effects of prophylactic azithromycin on cough-specific health status in COPD-patients with chronic productive cough. METHODS:In this rando...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Berkhof FF,Doornewaard-ten Hertog NE,Uil SM,Kerstjens HA,van den Berg JW

更新日期：2013-11-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To identify COPD associated gene susceptibility and lung function in a longitudinal cohort including COPD and subjects who were at risk for developing COPD, and to replicate this in two cross-sectional and longitudinal populations in Chinese Han population. METHODS:Three cohorts were recruited in this study...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Xie J,Wu H,Xu Y,Wu X,Liu X,Shang J,Zhao J,Zhao J,Wang J,Dela Cruz CS,Xiong W,Xu Y

更新日期：2015-04-18 00:00:00

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更新日期：2018-12-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dual bronchodilator therapy is recommended for symptomatic patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). There are limited data on effects of a combination of two long-acting bronchodilators on lung function including body plethysmography. METHODS:This multicentre, randomised, double-blind, si...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Salomon J,Stolz D,Domenighetti G,Frey JG,Turk AJ,Azzola A,Sigrist T,Fitting JW,Schmidt U,Geiser T,Wild C,Kostikas K,Clemens A,Brutsche M

更新日期：2017-01-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pulmonary fibrotic diseases induce significant morbidity and mortality, for which there are limited therapeutic options available. Rac2, a ras-related guanosine triphosphatase expressed mainly in hematopoietic cells, is a crucial molecule regulating a diversity of mast cell, macrophage, and neutrophil functi...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Arizmendi N,Puttagunta L,Chung KL,Davidson C,Rey-Parra J,Chao DV,Thebaud B,Lacy P,Vliagoftis H

更新日期：2014-06-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Heat shock protein (HSP) 47 is a collagen-specific molecular chaperone that is required for molecular maturation of various types of collagens. We recently reported that HSP47 serum levels were markedly higher in patients with acute exacerbations of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) when compared with pati...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Kakugawa T,Yokota S,Ishimatsu Y,Hayashi T,Nakashima S,Hara S,Sakamoto N,Matsuoka Y,Kubota H,Mine M,Mukae H,Nagata K,Kohno S

更新日期：2013-11-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:While adverse effects of exposure to air pollutants on respiratory health are well studied, little is known about the effect of a reduction in air pollutants on chronic respiratory symptoms and diseases. We investigated whether different declines in air pollution levels in industrialised and rural areas in G...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Schikowski T,Ranft U,Sugiri D,Vierkötter A,Brüning T,Harth V,Krämer U

更新日期：2010-08-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Low muscle mass is associated with increased mortality in the general population but its prognostic value in at-risk smokers, those without expiratory airflow obstruction, is unknown. We aimed to test the hypothesis that reduced muscle mass is associated with increased mortality in at-risk smokers. METHODS:...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Diaz AA,Martinez CH,Harmouche R,Young TP,McDonald ML,Ross JC,Han ML,Bowler R,Make B,Regan EA,Silverman EK,Crapo J,Boriek AM,Kinney GL,Hokanson JE,Estepar RSJ,Washko GR

更新日期：2018-04-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) reduce COPD exacerbation frequency and slow decline in health related quality of life but have little effect on lung function, do not reduce mortality, and increase the risk of pneumonia. We systematically reviewed trials in which ICS have been withdrawn from patients with COPD, with the ...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Nadeem NJ,Taylor SJ,Eldridge SM

更新日期：2011-08-12 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim was to compare the diagnosis of COPD among smokers according to different international guidelines and to compare the outcome when using slow (SVC) and forced vital capacity (FVC). In order to find current smokers a questionnaire was sent to persons who had been on sick leave for more than two weeks. Those who...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Nathell L,Nathell M,Malmberg P,Larsson K

更新日期：2007-12-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cigarette smoke induced oxidative stress has been shown to reduce silent information regulator 1 (Sirt1) levels in lung tissue from smokers and patients with COPD patients. Sirt1 is known to inhibit endothelial senescence and may play a protective role in vascular cells. Endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) a...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Kato R,Mizuno S,Kadowaki M,Shiozaki K,Akai M,Nakagawa K,Oikawa T,Iguchi M,Osanai K,Ishizaki T,Voelkel NF,Toga H

更新日期：2016-10-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Platelet-derived growth factor A (PDGF-A) signals solely through PDGF-Ralpha, and is required for fibroblast proliferation and transdifferentiation (fibroblast to myofibroblast conversion) during alveolar development, because pdgfa-null mice lack both myofibroblasts and alveoli. However, these PDGF-A-mediate...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Kimani PW,Holmes AJ,Grossmann RE,McGowan SE

更新日期：2009-11-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The long-term efficacy and safety of aclidinium bromide, a novel, long-acting muscarinic antagonist, were investigated in patients with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). METHODS:In two double-blind, 52-week studies, ACCLAIM/COPD I (n=843) and II (n=804), patients were randomis...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Jones PW,Rennard SI,Agusti A,Chanez P,Magnussen H,Fabbri L,Donohue JF,Bateman ED,Gross NJ,Lamarca R,Caracta C,Gil EG

更新日期：2011-04-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a common disorder with significant morbidity and mortality. We aimed to evaluate the predictive accuracy of the Berlin questionnaire in patients with suspected OSAS undergoing PSG in the sleep laboratory setting against those going through the Embletta™ portable dia...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Ng SS,Tam W,Chan TO,To KW,Ngai J,Chan KKP,Yip WH,Lo RL,Yiu K,Ko FW,Hui DS

更新日期：2019-02-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:During a lipopolysaccharide-induced lung inflammation, a massive accumulation of neutrophils occurs, which is normally cleared by macrophage phagocytosis following neutrophil apoptosis. However, in cases of extensive apoptosis the normal clearance system may fail, resulting in extensive neutrophil secondary ...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Rydell-Törmänen K,Uller L,Erjefält JS

更新日期：2006-12-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Steroid resistant (SR) asthma is characterized by persistent airway inflammation that fails to resolve despite treatment with high doses of corticosteroids. Furthermore, SR patient airways show increased numbers neutrophils, which are less responsive to glucocorticoid. The present study seeks to determine wh...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Wang M,Gao P,Wu X,Chen Y,Feng Y,Yang Q,Xu Y,Zhao J,Xie J

更新日期：2016-11-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4) inhibitors have been shown to reduce COPD exacerbation rate, their biological mechanism of action is not completely elucidated at the molecular level. We aimed to characterise the whole genome gene expression profile of the inhaled PDE4-inhibitor CHF6001 on top of triple t...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Govoni M,Bassi M,Vezzoli S,Lucci G,Emirova A,Nandeuil MA,Petruzzelli S,Jellema GL,Afolabi EK,Colgan B,Leaker B,Kornmann O,Beeh KM,Watz H,Singh D

更新日期：2020-03-20 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Bacteria have been extensively implicated in the development of smoking related diseases, such as COPD, by either direct infection or bacteria-mediated inflammation. In response to the health risks associated with tobacco exposure, the use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) has increased. This study compare...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Gilpin DF,McGown KA,Gallagher K,Bengoechea J,Dumigan A,Einarsson G,Elborn JS,Tunney MM

更新日期：2019-12-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neonatal mice developed neurological disease and pulmonary dysfunction after an infection with a mouse-adapted human Enterovirus 71 (EV71) strain MP4. However, the hallmark of severe human EV71 infection, pulmonary edema (PE), was not evident. METHODS:To test whether EV71-induced PE required a proinflammato...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Huang SW,Lee YP,Hung YT,Lin CH,Chuang JI,Lei HY,Su IJ,Yu CK

更新日期：2011-11-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and morbid obesity (MO), defined by a body mass index ≥35 kg/m2, are two closely related conditions. Recent studies suggest that circulating microRNA (miRNA) plays a potential role in the physiopathology of both conditions. To date, circulating miRNA expression has been studied...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Lázaro J,Clavería P,Cabrejas C,Fernando J,Daga B,Ordoñez B,Segura S,Sanz-Rubio D,Marín JM

更新日期：2020-02-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Low body mass index has been associated with increased mortality in severe COPD. The impact of body composition earlier in the disease remains unclear. We studied the impact of body composition on the risk of functional limitation in COPD. METHODS:We used bioelectrical impedance to estimate body composition...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Eisner MD,Blanc PD,Sidney S,Yelin EH,Lathon PV,Katz PP,Tolstykh I,Ackerson L,Iribarren C

更新日期：2007-01-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Allergen-containing subpollen particles (SPP) are released from whole plant pollen upon contact with water or even high humidity. Because of their size SPP can preferentially reach the lower airways where they come into contact with surfactant protein (SP)-D. Our previous work demonstrated that SP-D increase...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Schleh C,Erpenbeck VJ,Winkler C,Lauenstein HD,Nassimi M,Braun A,Krug N,Hohlfeld JM

更新日期：2010-06-22 00:00:00

abstract：:The airway epithelium forms a barrier against infection but also produces antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) and other inflammatory mediators to activate the immune system. It has been shown that in allergic disorders, Th2 cytokines may hamper the antimicrobial activity of the epithelium. However, the presence of Th2 cytok...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Zuyderduyn S,Ninaber DK,Schrumpf JA,van Sterkenburg MA,Verhoosel RM,Prins FA,van Wetering S,Rabe KF,Hiemstra PS

更新日期：2011-05-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several previously healthy young adults have developed Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), and a few of them progressed to the severe stage. However, the factors are not yet determined. METHOD:We retrospectively analyzed 123 previously healthy young adults diagnosed with COVID-19 from January to March 2020...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Zhou C,Huang Z,Tan W,Li X,Yin W,Xiao Y,Tao Z,Geng S,Hu Y

更新日期：2020-06-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Impaired regulatory T cell (Treg) function is thought to contribute to ongoing inflammatory responses in sarcoidosis, but underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Moreover, it is not known if increased apoptotic susceptibility of Tregs may contribute to an impaired immunosuppressive function in sarcoidosis. The...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Broos CE,van Nimwegen M,Kleinjan A,ten Berge B,Muskens F,in 't Veen JC,Annema JT,Lambrecht BN,Hoogsteden HC,Hendriks RW,Kool M,van den Blink B

更新日期：2015-09-16 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common comorbidity in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and has been associated with increased risk of acute exacerbations, hospitalization, emergency room visits, costs, and quality-of-life impairment. However, it remains unclear whether GERD contributes...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Baldomero AK,Wendt CH,Petersen A,Gaeckle NT,Han MK,Kunisaki KM,COPDGene Investigators.

更新日期：2020-08-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The study of small airway diseases such as post-transplant bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome (BOS) is hampered by the difficulty in assessing peripheral airway function either physiologically or directly. Our aims were to develop robust methods for sampling small airway epithelial cells (SAEC) and to establi...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Banerjee B,Kicic A,Musk M,Sutanto EN,Stick SM,Chambers DC

更新日期：2009-10-26 00:00:00