Researchers Discover New Mechanism for the Development of IPF Linked to the Proteasome

Cigarette Smoking Liked To Interstitial Lung Diseases, IPF

A new study recently published in the journal Respirology reviewed the growing evidence of a link between cigarette smoking and the development of interstitial lung diseases (ILD) including idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). The study is entitled “Smoking-related idiopathic interstitial pneumonia: A review” and was developed…

Pulmatrix Issued Patents Covering iSPERSE™ for Treatment of Pulmonary Diseases

Pulmatrix, Inc. a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing innovative inhaled therapies to address serious pulmonary disease using its patented iSPERSE™ technology, has been granted two patents from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, covering the composition of matter for iSPERSE™ as well as methods for treating patients using respirable dry…

MUSC And Bristol-Myers Squibb Announce Translational Research Collaboration Focused on Fibrotic Diseases

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company have announced their joint entry into a translational research collaboration focused on fibrotic diseases, including scleroderma, renal fibrosis and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Under the agreement, studies designed to improve the mechanistic understanding of fibrosis, explore patient…

Updated International Guidelines Recommend OFEV (Nintedanib) for IPF Treatment

Boehringer Ingelheim recently announced that it welcomes the international evidence-based 2015 ATS/ERS/JRS/ALAT Clinical Practice Guideline: Treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis – An Update of the 2011 Guideline, as it suggests the use of OFEV (nintedanib) in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). This recommendation directed to clinicians is considered…

Study Provides New Insights Into Lung Repair Mechanisms After Damage, Fibrosis

The lung is constantly subjected to harmful exposures, such as inhaled toxic substances, particulate matter, autoimmune reactions, and viral or bacterial infections that cause injury to the airway and alveolar epithelium cells. In regenerative processes, these injured cells must be replaced as soon as possible. In a recent study published…

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