Characterization of cell proliferation in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Dysregulated cell proliferation in the lung is one of the key hallmarks in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Proliferation of type II alveolar epithelial cells (AECs) and fibroblasts is a particularly important event in IPF development. However, it is not understood how such proliferation leads to an advanced stage of fibrosis. Therefore, it is very important to characterize the proliferation of type II AECs in IPF lungs with different histological appearances. (Source: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology)

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