Tag: airway inflammation
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Depemokimab: A New Era for Asthma with Just Two Annual Injections
Introduction: A potential turning point in asthma care New research into depemokimab, a targeted biologic for asthma, is stirring cautious optimism in clinics and among patients who live with the daily challenges of the condition. Led by Ian Pavord, a professor of respiratory medicine at the University of Oxford, the trials position depemokimab as a…
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ER Stress Biomarkers in COPD: Key Indicators for Management
Introduction Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) encompasses a spectrum of chronic inflammatory lung diseases characterized by persistent airflow limitation and progressive decline in lung function. Beyond traditional risk factors like tobacco exposure, accumulating evidence highlights the role of cellular stress responses—particularly endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress—in COPD pathogenesis. ER stress activates the unfolded protein response (UPR),…