Abstract
Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is an umbrella term for a group of disorders characterized by lung inflammation and progressive fibrosis. The extracellular matrix (ECM) is a structural scaffold for cells, which provides mechanical stability and elastic recoil necessary for proper lung function. In fibrotic ILD, the ECM undergoes structural and biochemical changes, creating a pathological microenvironment for cells. Here we explore these changes, and how they interact with cells to facilitate progressive lung fibrosis in ILD.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Encyclopedia of Respiratory Medicine, Second Edition |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Pages | 126-134 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Volume | 3 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780081027240 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780081027233 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 1 2021 |
Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Medicine(all)