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Fibrocytes with different phenotypes are recruited in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Scientific reports - 15 Jun 2026
Yao Xiujuan, Chen Qinglin, Liu Xiaofang, Zhang Luo
Abstract excerpt
Previous studies showed that fibrocytes are increased in the circulation and in the airway walls of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients. However, it is unclear whether fibrocytes express different phenotypes. The aim of the study was to further evaluate the recruitment and phenotypic characteristics of fibrocytes in patients and murine models with COPD. By using flow cytometry analysis, blood...
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- Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
- Humans
- Animals
- Female
- Phenotype
- Male
- Aged
