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The role of G protein regulated TGFβ generation in airway smooth muscle cells in Asthma
The role of G protein regulated TGFβ generation in airway smooth muscle cells in Asthma
Glenn Hearson
Dec 6, 2016


Role of cigarette smoke and hypoxia in the development of pulmonary hypertension
What is pulmonary hypertension? Pulmonary hypertension is raised blood pressure within the pulmonary arteries, which are the blood...
Glenn Hearson
Nov 7, 2016


Understanding the mechanisms of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in order to develop new treatments
IPF is a progressive and devastating lung disorder characterised by irreversible scarring (fibrosis) of the lung. IPF affects over 8,000 peo
Glenn Hearson
Nov 7, 2016


Creating “Breathing” Lung Slices in the Laboratory
Many research groups around the world use thin slices of lung tissue to investigate asthma and other respiratory diseases. Lung slices...
Glenn Hearson
Nov 4, 2016


Gq/11 signaling maintains healthy lungs
Loss of signaling by the cytokine transforming growth factor–β (TGFβ) in mice results in emphysema-like symptoms, whereas excessive TGFβ...
Glenn Hearson
Nov 4, 2016


Klaudia Kaczmarek: Inhibiting PMRTs in Asthma
Klaudia Kaczmarek is a PhD student working in Nottingham City Hospital, supervised by Professor Alan Knox and Dr Rachel Clifford . Her...
Glenn Hearson
Oct 27, 2016


Amanda Goodwin: Targeting Myofibroblast Mechanotransduction to prevent Pulmonary Fibrosis
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a long-term chest condition that is characterised by fibrosis (scarring) of the lungs, which...
Glenn Hearson
Oct 21, 2016


Inhalation of diesel exhaust and allergen alters human bronchial epithelium DNA methylation
Allergic disease affects 30% to 40% of the world's population, and its development is determined by the interplay between environmental...
Glenn Hearson
Oct 21, 2016
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