abstract：BACKGROUND:High frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO) is used for airway mucus clearance. The objective of this study was to evaluate the use of HFCWO early in the treatment of adults hospitalized for acute asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). METHODS:Randomized, multi-center, double-masked phase...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Mahajan AK,Diette GB,Hatipoğlu U,Bilderback A,Ridge A,Harris VW,Dalapathi V,Badlani S,Lewis S,Charbeneau JT,Naureckas ET,Krishnan JA

更新日期：2011-09-10 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 We systematically reviewed trials in which ICS have been withdrawn from patients with COPD, with the ...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：BACKGROUND:ExoU, a Pseudomonas aeruginosa cytotoxin with phospholipase A2 activity, was shown to induce vascular hyperpermeability and thrombus formation in a murine model of pneumosepsis. In this study, we investigated the toxin ability to induce alterations in pulmonary fibrinolysis and the contribution of the platel...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Machado GB,de Oliveira AV,Saliba AM,de Lima CD,Suassuna JH,Plotkowski MC

更新日期：2011-08-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hepcidin serves as a major regulator of systemic iron metabolism and immune function. Airway epithelial cells have an extensive interface with the environment, and so must be able to respond locally to the presence of particulates, infection, and inflammation. Therefore, we hypothesized that hepcidin is expr...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Frazier MD,Mamo LB,Ghio AJ,Turi JL

更新日期：2011-08-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:High-tidal-volume mechanical ventilation and hyperoxia used in patients with acute lung injury (ALI) can induce the release of cytokines, including high-mobility group box-1 (HMGB1), oxygen radicals, neutrophil infiltration, and the disruption of epithelial and endothelial barriers. Hyperoxia has been shown ...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Li LF,Yang CT,Huang CC,Liu YY,Kao KC,Lin HC

更新日期：2011-07-05 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:The development of bronchial hyperreactivity (BHR) subsequent to precapillary pulmonary hypertension (PHT) was prevented by acting on the major signalling pathways (endothelin, nitric oxide, vasoactive intestine peptide (VIP) and prostacyclin) involved in the control of the pulmonary vascular and bronchial t...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Habre W,Albu G,Janosi TZ,Fontao F,von Ungern-Sternberg BS,Beghetti M,Petak F

更新日期：2011-04-27 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:Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive and irreversible chronic inflammatory disease of the lung. The nature of the immune reaction in COPD raises the possibility that IL-17 and related cytokines may contribute to this disorder. This study analyzed the expression of IL-17A and IL-17F a...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Chang Y,Nadigel J,Boulais N,Bourbeau J,Maltais F,Eidelman DH,Hamid Q

更新日期：2011-04-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The receptor for advanced glycation end products (RAGE) is a multiligand signal transduction receptor that can initiate and perpetuate inflammation. Its soluble isoform (sRAGE) acts as a decoy receptor for RAGE ligands, and is thought to afford protection against inflammation. With the present study, we aime...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Miniati M,Monti S,Basta G,Cocci F,Fornai E,Bottai M

更新日期：2011-03-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:CXCR4 is the receptor for chemokine CXCL12 and reportedly plays an important role in systemic vascular repair and remodeling, but the role of CXCR4 in development of pulmonary hypertension and vascular remodeling has not been fully understood. METHODS:In this study we investigated the role of CXCR4 in the d...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Yu L,Hales CA

更新日期：2011-02-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Little is known about the association between cigarette smoking and asthma severity. We assessed smoking as a determinant of disease severity and control in a cohort of clinic-referred allergic subjects who developed new onset asthma. METHODS:Allergic rhinitis subjects with no asthma (n = 371) were followed...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Polosa R,Russo C,Caponnetto P,Bertino G,Sarvà M,Antic T,Mancuso S,Al-Delaimy WK

更新日期：2011-01-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Eosinophilic airway inflammation has successfully been used to tailor anti-inflammatory therapy in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR) by indirect challenges is associated with airway inflammation. We hypothesized that AHR to inhaled mannitol captures eosinophilia i...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： de Nijs SB,Fens N,Lutter R,Dijkers E,Krouwels FH,Smids-Dierdorp BS,van Steenwijk RP,Sterk PJ

更新日期：2011-01-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Debate continues as to whether acute bronchodilator responsiveness (BDR) predicts long-term outcomes in COPD. Furthermore, there is no consensus on a threshold for BDR. METHODS:At baseline and during the 4-year Understanding Potential Long-term Improvements in Function with Tiotropium (UPLIFT®) trial, patie...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Hanania NA,Sharafkhaneh A,Celli B,Decramer M,Lystig T,Kesten S,Tashkin D

更新日期：2011-01-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:ABCA3 transporter (ATP-binding cassette transporter of the A subfamily) is localized to the limiting membrane of lamellar bodies, organelles for assembly and storage of pulmonary surfactant in alveolar epithelial type II cells (AECII). It transports surfactant phospholipids into lamellar bodies and absence o...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Weichert N,Kaltenborn E,Hector A,Woischnik M,Schams A,Holzinger A,Kern S,Griese M

更新日期：2011-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mutations in the DNAI1 gene, encoding a component of outer dynein arms of the ciliary apparatus, are the second most important genetic cause of primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD), the genetically heterogeneous recessive disorder with the prevalence of ~1/20,000. The estimates of the DNAI1 involvement in PCD pa...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Ziętkiewicz E,Nitka B,Voelkel K,Skrzypczak U,Bukowy Z,Rutkiewicz E,Humińska K,Przystałowska H,Pogorzelski A,Witt M

更新日期：2010-12-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pulmonary inflammation, oxidants-antioxidants imbalance, as well as innate and adaptive immunity have been proposed as playing a key role in the development of COPD. The role of vitamins, as assessed either by food frequency questionnaires or measured in serum levels, have been reported to improve pulmonary ...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Tsiligianni IG,van der Molen T

更新日期：2010-12-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Antigen desensitization through oral tolerance is becoming an increasingly attractive treatment option for allergic diseases. However, the mechanism(s) by which tolerization is achieved remain poorly defined. In this study we endeavored to induce oral tolerance to cockroach allergen (CRA: a complex mixture o...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Vaickus LJ,Bouchard J,Kim J,Natarajan S,Remick DG

更新日期：2010-11-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Legionella pneumophila (LPN) can cause a lethal infectious disease with a marked inflammatory response in humans. However, the mechanism of this severe inflammation remains poorly understood. Since necrosis is known to induce inflammation, we investigated whether LPN induces necrosis in macrophages. We also ...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Morinaga Y,Yanagihara K,Nakamura S,Hasegawa H,Seki M,Izumikawa K,Kakeya H,Yamamoto Y,Yamada Y,Kohno S,Kamihira S

更新日期：2010-11-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pulmonary sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease, characterized by an accumulation of CD4+ lymphocytes and the formation of non-caseating epithelioid cell granulomas in the lungs. The disease either resolves spontaneously or develops into a chronic disease with fibrosis. The neurotrophins nerve growth factor...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Dagnell C,Grunewald J,Kramar M,Haugom-Olsen H,Elmberger GP,Eklund A,Olgart Höglund C

更新日期：2010-11-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Two randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials have investigated the efficacy of IV alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) augmentation therapy on emphysema progression using CT densitometry. METHODS:Data from these similar trials, a 2-center Danish-Dutch study (n = 54) and the 3-center EXAcerbations and CT sca...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Stockley RA,Parr DG,Piitulainen E,Stolk J,Stoel BC,Dirksen A

更新日期：2010-10-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent studies have indicated the presence of multipotent mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) in human lung diseases. Excess airway smooth muscle, myofibroblasts and activated fibroblasts have each been noted in asthma, suggesting that mesenchymal progenitor cells play a role in asthma pathogenesis. We therefor...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Bentley JK,Popova AP,Bozyk PD,Linn MJ,Baek AE,Lei J,Goldsmith AM,Hershenson MB

更新日期：2010-09-21 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: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：BACKGROUND:Generalized hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction (HPV) occurring during exposure to hypoxia is a detrimental process resulting in an increase in lung vascular resistance. Nebulization of sodium nitrite has been shown to inhibit HPV. The aim of this project was to investigate and compare the effects of nebuliza...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Egemnazarov B,Schermuly RT,Dahal BK,Elliott GT,Hoglen NC,Surber MW,Weissmann N,Grimminger F,Seeger W,Ghofrani HA

更新日期：2010-06-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Interleukin (IL)-17 is recognized to play a critical role in numerous immune and inflammatory responses by regulating the expression of various inflammatory mediators, which include cytokines, chemokines, and adhesion molecules. There is growing evidence that IL-17 is involved in the pathogenesis of asthma. IL-17 orch...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Park SJ,Lee YC

更新日期：2010-06-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An imbalance in the generation of pro-inflammatory leukotrienes, and counter-regulatory lipoxins is present in severe asthma. We measured leukotriene B4 (LTB4), and lipoxin A4 (LXA4) production by alveolar macrophages (AMs) and studied the impact of corticosteroids. METHODS:AMs obtained by fiberoptic bronch...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Bhavsar PK,Levy BD,Hew MJ,Pfeffer MA,Kazani S,Israel E,Chung KF

更新日期：2010-06-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Numerous studies have demonstrated associations between genetic markers and COPD, but results have been inconsistent. One reason may be heterogeneity in disease definition. Unsupervised learning approaches may assist in understanding disease heterogeneity. METHODS:We selected 31 phenotypic variables and 12 ...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Cho MH,Washko GR,Hoffmann TJ,Criner GJ,Hoffman EA,Martinez FJ,Laird N,Reilly JJ,Silverman EK

更新日期：2010-03-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anxiety in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with self-reported disability. The purpose of this study is to determine whether there is an association between anxiety and functional measures, quality of life and dyspnea. METHODS:Data from 1828 patients with moderate to ...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Giardino ND,Curtis JL,Andrei AC,Fan VS,Benditt JO,Lyubkin M,Naunheim K,Criner G,Make B,Wise RA,Murray SK,Fishman AP,Sciurba FC,Liberzon I,Martinez FJ,NETT Research Group.

更新日期：2010-03-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The discrepancy between functional and inflammatory airway response to ozone has been reported in normal subjects, but few data are available for stable asthmatics regularly treated with inhaled corticosteroids. METHODS:Twenty-three well controlled, regularly treated, mild-to-moderate asthmatic patients und...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Vagaggini B,Bartoli ML,Cianchetti S,Costa F,Bacci E,Dente FL,Di Franco A,Malagrinò L,Paggiaro P

更新日期：2010-01-19 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:Airway absorption and bioavailability of inhaled corticosteroids (ICSs) may be influenced by differences in pharmacokinetic properties such as lipophilicity and patient characteristics such as lung function. This study aimed to further investigate and clarify the distribution of budesonide and fluticasone in...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Dalby C,Polanowski T,Larsson T,Borgström L,Edsbäcker S,Harrison TW

更新日期：2009-10-31 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

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cigarette smoke (CS) is the main cause in the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the pathogenesis of which is related to an extended inflammatory response. In this study, we investigated the effect of low and high doses of gas phase cigarette smoke (GPS) on cultured lymphocyte proge...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Sdralia ND,Patmanidi AL,Velentzas AD,Margaritis LH,Baltatzis GE,Hatzinikolaou DG,Stavridou A

更新日期：2009-09-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronically progressive interstitial lung disease of unknown etiology. Previously, we have demonstrated the selective upregulation of the macrophage-derived chemokine CCL22 and the thymus activation-regulated chemokine CCL17 among chemokines, in a rat model of radiati...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Yogo Y,Fujishima S,Inoue T,Saito F,Shiomi T,Yamaguchi K,Ishizaka A

更新日期：2009-08-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The assessment of bronchodilator-induced change in forced vital capacity (FVC) is dependent on forced expiratory time (FET) in subjects with airflow limitation. Limited information is available on the concurrent responses of FVC, forced expiratory volume in six seconds (FEV6), and FET in the bronchodilation ...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Kainu A,Lindqvist A,Sarna S,Lundbäck B,Sovijärvi A

更新日期：2009-07-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prior microrheologic assessments of selected, microlitre plugs of cystic fibrosis (CF) sputum suggest no intrinsic rheologic abnormality. However, such analyses may not be representative of CF sputum as a whole. We therefore reassessed this question using whole sputum macrorheology. Additionally, we wished t...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Serisier DJ,Carroll MP,Shute JK,Young SA

更新日期：2009-07-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previously we showed that reduced availability of the essential amino acid tryptophan per se attenuates post-transcriptional control of interleukin (IL)-6 and IL-8 leading to hyperresponsive production of these inflammatory mediators by airway epithelial cells. Availability of the non-essential amino acid ar...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Fan XY,van den Berg A,Snoek M,van der Flier LG,Smids B,Jansen HM,Liu RY,Lutter R

更新日期：2009-07-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) have been proposed to be involved in pulmonary fibrosis, but its role in this process has not been fully understood. To investigate the role of AGE formation in pulmonary fibrosis, we used a bleomycin (BLM)-stimulated rat model treated with aminoguanidine (AG), a crossl...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Chen L,Wang T,Wang X,Sun BB,Li JQ,Liu DS,Zhang SF,Liu L,Xu D,Chen YJ,Wen FQ

更新日期：2009-06-24 00:00:00

abstract：:The language of science should be objective and detached and should place data in the appropriate context. The aim of this commentary was to explore the notion that recent trends in the use of language have led to a loss of objectivity in the presentation of scientific data. The relationship between the value-laden vo...

journal_title：Respiratory research

authors： Fraser VJ,Martin JG

更新日期：2009-05-11 00:00:00