Fibrosis

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Smart nanoparticles launch genetic attack on lung cancer and cystic fibrosis

Scientists have made a key breakthrough for treating respiratory diseases by developing a new drug delivery system that transports genetic…

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First guideline on newborn screening for cystic fibrosis calls for changes in practice to improve outcomes

The United States Cystic Fibrosis Foundation released the first guideline on newborn screening for cystic fibrosis (CF), in order to…

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Novel pathway has potential to slow progression of pulmonary fibrosis

Researchers have found a potential new way to slow the progression of lung fibrosis and other fibrotic diseases by inhibiting…

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The right moves to reign in fibrosis

The cells in human bodies are subject to both chemical and mechanical forces. But up until recently, scientists have not…

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Newly uncovered mechanism could drive next-gen cystic fibrosis treatments

A new study from The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) reveals the process underlying protein organization on cell membranes, a…

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Secret boss of the liver: Star-shaped cells that promote fibrosis also regulate liver health

Researchers from Columbia University and the German Cancer Center have found that stellate cells — star-shaped liver cells long known…

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Pulmonary fibrosis: Study targets proteins to reverse lung scarring

A discovery at Duke-NUS Medical School offers new hope in the battle against pulmonary fibrosis, a debilitating lung condition that…

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Cystic fibrosis damages the immune system early on

Despite new medication, cystic fibrosis often leads to permanent lung damage. Working with an international team, researchers from the Technical…

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Shiitake-derived functional food shows suppression of liver fibrosis progression

Chronic liver damage can lead to hepatitis, which causes fibrosis of the liver. This buildup of collagen and other fibrous…

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