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Endothelial-Specific Loss of Sphingosine-1-Phosphate Receptor 1 Increases Vascular Permeability and Exacerbates Bleomycin-induced Pulmonary Fibrosis.
American journal of respiratory cell and molecular biology - 1 Jan 2022
Knipe Rachel S, Spinney Jillian J, Abe Elizabeth A, Probst Clemens K, Franklin Alicia, Logue Amanda, Giacona Francesca, Drummond Matt, Griffith Jason, Brazee Patricia L, Hariri Lida P, Montesi Sydney B, Black Katherine E, Hla Timothy, Kuo Andrew, Cartier Andreane, Engelbrecht Eric, Christoffersen Christina, Shea Barry S, Tager Andrew M, Medoff Benjamin D
Abstract excerpt
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic, progressive disease which leads to significant morbidity and mortality from respiratory failure. The two drugs currently approved for clinical use slow the rate of decline in lung function but have not been shown to halt disease progression or reverse established fibrosis. Thus, new therapeutic targets are needed. Endothelial injury and the resultant vascular...
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