Pulmonary Immune Research: Mechanisms, Disorders, and Solutions
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Immunology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 October 2025) | Viewed by 422
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Interests: cystic fibrosis; cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR); chloride channel
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Interests: chronic obstructive lung diseases; chronic kidney diseases; physical medicine; healthy lifespan; amyloidosis
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Dear Colleagues,
The lungs serve as a primary point of contact with pathogens and foreign substances from the external environment. They have a highly developed immune system, including ciliary transport mechanisms. Dysfunction in lung immunity can result in the development of genetic diseases such as cystic fibrosis and lifestyle-related conditions such as COPD. Conversely, excessive immune responses contribute to diseases such as pulmonary fibrosis and asthma. Understanding the immune mechanisms in the lungs is essential in elucidating the pathogenesis of these diverse conditions and developing innovative therapeutic strategies.
This Special Issue, “Pulmonary Immunology Research: Mechanisms, Disorders, and Solutions”, will include reviews and original research articles exploring the molecular mechanisms underlying diverse immune responses in the lungs, alterations in immune functions associated with hereditary and lifestyle-related lung diseases, and innovative therapeutic strategies. By addressing advances at the basic, translational, and clinical levels, this Special Issue will provide expert insights and perspectives to advance our knowledge in this evolving field.
Prof. Dr. Tsukasa Okiyoneda
Dr. Tsuyoshi Shuto
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- genetic lung disorders
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- pulmonary fibrosis
- asthma
- inflammation
- molecular mechanism
- pathogen/pollutant
- immune dysfunction
- ciliary transport
- therapeutic strategies
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