Research Article: Neutrophil-Related Gene Expression Signatures in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: Implications for Disease Characteristic and Identification of Diagnostic Hub Genes
Abstract:
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic and progressive interstitial lung disease characterized by the formation of scar tissue and remodeling of the alveolar spaces of the lung tissues., The disease can ultimately lead to respiratory symptoms such as shortness of breath, persistent dry cough, fatigue, and loss of appetite. IPF is a rare disease with an incidence of . cases per , individuals, and its prevalence increases with age., It is typically diagnosed in individuals over the age of , and is more common in men than in women., Unfortunately, the median survival of IPF is just – years since diagnosis,, indicating a worse prognosis than that of lung cancer. However, the exact cause and pathogenesis of IPF are still unclear, but genetic risk factors and immune dysregulation are believed to play significant roles.– A recent study evaluated the correlations between genetic variants and high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) patterns in IPF and found that genetic factors played a pivotal role in the risk of developing IPF. In another study, a correlation between genetic risk factors for IPF and immunopathogenesis were reviewed, and it suggested that genetic variants might influence the pathogenesis of IPF through modulation of innate immune processes.
Introduction:
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic and progressive interstitial lung disease characterized by the formation of scar tissue and remodeling of the alveolar spaces of the lung tissues. , The disease can ultimately lead to respiratory symptoms such as shortness of breath, persistent dry cough, fatigue, and loss of appetite. IPF is a rare disease with an incidence of . cases per , individuals, and its prevalence increases with age. , It is typically diagnosed in individuals over the age of , and is more…
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