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Alarmin molecule identified as therapeutic target for allergic respiratory diseases

One of the molecules responsible for triggering the inflammation that causes allergic respiratory diseases, such as asthma and allergic rhinitis, has just been discovered by scientists from the CNRS, Inserm and the Université Toulouse III – Paul Sabatier.

12 Apr 2024

Asthma attacks cause airway damage beyond inflammation, research shows

In asthma, the tightening of muscles around the bronchi causes damage to the airway by squeezing and destroying epithelial cells, which promotes the airway inflammation and mucus production often associated with an asthma attack, researchers report.

4 Apr 2024

Newly discovered cause for asthma sparks hope for treatment

Scientists at King's College London have discovered a new cause for asthma that sparks hope for treatment that could prevent the life-threatening disease.

4 Apr 2024

Anti-inflammatory therapy shows promise to treat patients following acute myocardial infarction

Research into the protective effects of two anti-inflammatory molecules, transforming growth factor-beta1 (TGFβ1) and Heligmosomoides polygyrus TGM (HpTGM), following heart attack found that both proteins reduced the inflammatory response within the injured heart and reduced mature scarring.

4 Apr 2024

Study highlights potential therapeutic target for immune-related disorders

A new study highlights a potential therapeutic target for immune-related disorders, such as multiple sclerosis and asthma.

11 Mar 2024

New study sheds light on sex differences in allergic airway inflammation

Researchers explored how sex hormones and chromosomes influence allergic inflammation and gene expression in four-core genotype (FCG) mice exposed to house dust mites (HDMs).

7 Feb 2024

Can yoga improve your prostate health?

The potential benefits of yoga in improving prostate health.

19 Jan 2024

New insights into why obesity puts individuals at risk for severe influenza

The mechanisms underpinning severe cases of influenza among the obese population.

23 Oct 2023

Prioritising Lung Health: How FeNO can help to tackle Lung Conditions, the UK's 3rd Largest Threat

A new report from PwC commissioned by Asthma+Lung UK has highlighted the alarming crisis surrounding Lung Health in the UK.

From Bedfont® Scientific Ltd 4 Oct 2023

Prioritizing Lung Health: How FeNO can help to tackle Lung Conditions, the UK's 3rd Largest Threat

A new report from PwC commissioned by Asthma+Lung UK has highlighted the alarming crisis surrounding Lung Health in the UK.

From Bedfont® Scientific Ltd 2 Oct 2023

Small molecule inhibitor of the NLRP3 inflammasome for treating autoinflammatory diseases

Researchers described the preclinical profile of JT002, a novel and orally bioavailable small molecule inhibitor of the NLRP3 inflammasome.

24 Aug 2023

Study highlights lack of gold standard for measuring asthma control in pediatric patients

Researchers compared questionnaires assessing asthma control measures in children in primary care.

14 Jul 2023

IL-9 identified as contributor to viral spread and airway inflammation in COVID-19

Researchers used a K18-hACE2 transgenic (ACE2.Tg) mouse model to demonstrate that interleukin-9 (IL-9).

13 Jul 2023

New research could one day make common allergies a thing of the past

For years, research and therapies for allergic asthma have been focused largely on targeting the inflammatory cytokines in the body that react to allergens and cause overproduction of mucus, wheezing and difficulty breathing.

14 Jun 2023

Protein inhibition could offer new strategies for treating severe asthma

Inhibiting a protein on the surface of immune cells could offer new strategies for treating severe asthma, Cleveland Clinic researchers found.

10 May 2023

UCF researcher develops a new, more precise treatment for acute respiratory viral infections

A University of Central Florida College of Medicine researcher has developed a new, more precise treatment for a major cause of illness around the world each year -; acute respiratory viral infections.

9 May 2023

New study aims to elucidate the role of p21 in chronic lung inflammation

A new research paper was published on the cover of Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 7, entitled, "p21 facilitates chronic lung inflammation via epithelial and endothelial cells."

18 Apr 2023

Healthy sleep pattern may help offset asthma risk regardless of genetic susceptibility

Poor quality sleep may bolster a person's genetic susceptibility to asthma, potentially doubling their risk of being diagnosed with the condition, suggests a large UK Biobank study, published in the open access journal BMJ Open Respiratory Research.

4 Apr 2023

Bedfont’s NObreath® monitor for airway inflammation has been cleared for sale in the USA

Bedfont’s NObreath® monitor for airway inflammation has been cleared for sale in the USA.

From Bedfont® Scientific Ltd 22 Mar 2023

Study shows activation of pulmonary macrophages by SARS-CoV-2 spike glycoprotein

In a recent study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, researchers investigated the effects of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spike (S) glycoprotein on human lung macrophage (HLM) activation and angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) and transmembrane serine protease 2 (TMPRSS2) expression in human lung macrophages.

7 Feb 2023

Airway Inflammation News and Research

Alarmin molecule identified as therapeutic target for allergic respiratory diseases

Asthma attacks cause airway damage beyond inflammation, research shows

Newly discovered cause for asthma sparks hope for treatment

Anti-inflammatory therapy shows promise to treat patients following acute myocardial infarction

Study highlights potential therapeutic target for immune-related disorders

New study sheds light on sex differences in allergic airway inflammation

Can yoga improve your prostate health?

New insights into why obesity puts individuals at risk for severe influenza

Prioritising Lung Health: How FeNO can help to tackle Lung Conditions, the UK's 3rd Largest Threat

Prioritizing Lung Health: How FeNO can help to tackle Lung Conditions, the UK's 3rd Largest Threat

Small molecule inhibitor of the NLRP3 inflammasome for treating autoinflammatory diseases

Study highlights lack of gold standard for measuring asthma control in pediatric patients

IL-9 identified as contributor to viral spread and airway inflammation in COVID-19

New research could one day make common allergies a thing of the past

Protein inhibition could offer new strategies for treating severe asthma

UCF researcher develops a new, more precise treatment for acute respiratory viral infections

New study aims to elucidate the role of p21 in chronic lung inflammation

Healthy sleep pattern may help offset asthma risk regardless of genetic susceptibility

Bedfont’s NObreath® monitor for airway inflammation has been cleared for sale in the USA

Study shows activation of pulmonary macrophages by SARS-CoV-2 spike glycoprotein

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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