CXCR4+ cells are increased in lung tissue of patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

CXCR4, a transmembrane-receptor located on epithelial cells that is activated by CXCL12, may have a role in IPF via migration of CXCR4+ fibrocytes to the lung. However, its expression has not been fully character...

Source: Respiratory Research - August 26, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Jade Jaffar, Kate Griffiths, Sara Oveissi, Mubing Duan, Michael Foley, Ian Glaspole, Karen Symons, Louise Organ and Glen Westall Tags: Research Source Type: research