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Focusing on diffuse (interstitial) lung disease: a rapidly evolving field

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Updated Oct 29, 2026

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Importance of lysosomal cysteine proteases in lung disease

The human lysosomal cysteine proteases are a family of 11 proteases whose members include cathepsins B, C, H, L, and S. The biology of these proteases was largely ignored for decades because of their lysosomal location…

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Updated Oct 29, 2026

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Genetic polymorphisms in lung disease: bandwagon or breakthrough?

The study of genetic polymorphisms has touched every aspect of pulmonary and critical care medicine. We review recent progress made using genetic polymorphisms to define pathophysiology, to identify persons at risk for…

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Updated Oct 29, 2026

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Surfactant gene polymorphisms and interstitial lung diseases

Pulmonary surfactant is a complex mixture of phospholipids and proteins, which is present in the alveolar lining fluid and is essential for normal lung function. Alterations in surfactant composition have been reported…

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Updated Oct 29, 2026

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Role of endothelin-1 in lung disease

Endothelin-1 (ET-1) is a 21 amino acid peptide with diverse biological activity that has been implicated in numerous diseases. ET-1 is a potent mitogen regulator of smooth muscle tone, and inflammatory mediator that may…

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Updated Oct 29, 2026