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Marina Saetta

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Upregulation of basic fibroblast growth factor in smokers with chronic bronchitis

2006

The aim of the study was to investigate the expression of basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) and its receptor, fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR)-1, in the central airways of smokers with chronic bronchitis. The lobar bronchi from 17 subjects undergoing thoracotomy for solitary nodules were examined. All had a history of cigarette smoking, nine had symptoms of chronic bronchitis and airflow limitation, and eight were asymptomatic with normal lung function. Using immunohistochemical methods, bFGF and FGFR-1 expression in the total airway wall and the different airway compartments, i.e. bronchial glands, submucosal vessels and smooth muscle, was quantified. Moreover, to investigate t…

MalePulmonary and Respiratory MedicinePathologymedicine.medical_specialtyChronic bronchitisAngiogenesisBasic fibroblast growth factorFibroblast growth factorchemistry.chemical_compoundGrowth factor receptorCigarette smokingHumansMedicineAgedFibrolast growth factor receptor-1business.industryChronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseFibroblast growth factor receptor 1Smokingrespiratory systemmedicine.diseaseAirway remodelling; cigarette smoking; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; fibroblast growth factor receptor-1Airway remodellingUp-Regulationrespiratory tract diseasesBronchitis ChronicchemistryFibroblast growth factor receptorBronchitisFemaleFibroblast Growth Factor 2Airway remodelling; Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Cigarette smoking; Fibrolast growth factor receptor-1;business
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Reduced apoptosis of CD8+ T-Lymphocytes in the airways of smokers with mild/moderate COPD

2011

SummaryChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterised by chronic inflammation in airways and lung parenchyma. CD8+ T-lymphocytes, crucial effector and regulatory cells in inflammation, are increased in the central and peripheral airways in COPD. The aim of this study was to assess the role of apoptosis in the accumulation of CD8+ T-lymphocytes within the airway wall in COPD. We examined the submucosa of transverse sections of central and peripheral airways from post-operative tissues from non-smokers (n = 16), smokers with normal lung function (n = 16), smokers with mild/moderate COPD (n = 16), and smokers with severe/very severe COPD (n = 9). TUNEL and immunohistochemistry t…

Pulmonary and Respiratory MedicineMaleapoptosis cytotoxic T-lymphocytes inflammation lung tissueInflammationApoptosisSettore MED/10 - Malattie Dell'Apparato RespiratorioCD8-Positive T-LymphocytesFEV1/FVC ratioPulmonary Disease Chronic ObstructiveSubmucosaForced Expiratory VolumeParenchymamedicineHumansLungLung tissueInflammationCOPDAnalysis of VarianceLungbusiness.industryCytotoxic T-lymphocytesSmokingMiddle Agedrespiratory systemmedicine.diseaseImmunohistochemistryrespiratory tract diseasesmedicine.anatomical_structureImmunologybehavior and behavior mechanismsFemalemedicine.symptomAirwaybusinessCD8Respiratory Medicine
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Quality standards for the management of bronchiectasis in Italy: A national audit

2016

Although historically considered a neglected disease, bronchiectasis has become a disease of renewed interest over recent decades in light of an increase in prevalence and a substantial burden on healthcare systems. In 2010, the British Thoracic Society (BTS) published guidelines on the management of bronchiectasis in adults, along with specific quality standards. To date, these represent the only quality standards available in Europe. These have been tested over a number of years in the UK with progressive improvements in the standard of care. No national guidelines are available in Italy and no indications on which guideline should be followed have been given by the Italian Society of Res…

MalePulmonary and Respiratory Medicinemedicine.medical_specialtybronchiectasismedia_common.quotation_subjectSymptom Flare UpMedical auditSettore MED/10 - Malattie Dell'Apparato Respiratorio03 medical and health sciences0302 clinical medicinemedicinePrevalenceHumansQuality (business)Pseudomonas Infections030212 general & internal medicineIntensive care medicineNational auditmedia_commonAgedMedical AuditBronchiectasisbusiness.industryMedicine (all)Middle Agedmedicine.diseaseSymptom Flare UpAnti-Bacterial AgentsPatient Care Management030228 respiratory systemItalyNeeds assessmentPseudomonas aeruginosaFemalebusinessMedicine (all); Pulmonary and Respiratory MedicineNeeds Assessment
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