New Perspective in the Molecular Pathways Involved in Acute and Chronic Lung Injury
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2024 | Viewed by 1694
Special Issue Editor
Interests: physiology; metabolites; inflammation; pathology; neurology
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Acute lung injury (ALI) and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) describe clinical syndromes of acute respiratory failure with substantial morbidity and mortality. Even in patients who survive ALI, there is evidence that their long-term quality of life is adversely affected. Recent advances have been made in the understanding of the epidemiology, pathogenesis, and treatment of this disease. However, more progress is needed to further reduce mortality and morbidity from ALI and ARDS. Because this syndrome of acute respiratory failure is so common both in the United States and worldwide, it is fair to say that ALI/ARDS is an unmet medical need. In other words, novel therapies need to be developed to further improve clinical outcomes. This Special Issue aims to provide an overview of the current and future definitions, pathogenesis, and treatment of acute lung injury. Original articles/reviews on natural or synthetic compounds as new treatments for respiratory disease and on the effects of environmental pollutants (such as endocrine disruption) that explore the molecular pathways involved during ALI/ARDS are welcome.
Dr. Marika Cordaro
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- acute lung injury
- chronic lung injury
- molecular pathways
- treatment
- therapeutic targets
- inflammation
- oxidative stress
- respiratory disease
