ReviewJournal of personalized medicine2023
Exploring the Role of Biomarkers Associated with Alveolar Damage and Dysfunction in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis-A Systematic Review.
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6 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 2 citations in OpenAlex.
- Comparison of upper airway stimulation, tongue base surgeries, and continuous positive airway pressure for moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung · 2026Pooled it
- Plasma SH Concentrations and Mortality in Patients with Newly Diagnosed Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- LncRNA HOXA11-AS promotes idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis progression via sponging miR-148a-3p and regulating SMAD2.Hereditas · 2026Article
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- Gradient elevation of serum CYFRA21-1 and its synergy with KL-6 for risk stratification in rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
- Protocol and research program of the European registry and biobank for interstitial lung diseases (eurILDreg).BMC pulmonary medicine · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundIdiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is one of the most aggressive forms of interstitial lung diseases (ILDs), marked by an ongoing, chronic fibrotic process within the lung tissue. IPF leads to an irreversible deterioration of lung function, ultimately resulting in an increased mortality rate. Therefore, the focus has shifted towards the biomarkers that might contribute to the early diagnosis, risk assessment, prognosis, and tracking of the treatment progress, including those associated with epithelial injury.
methodsWe conducted this review through a systematic search of the relevant literature using established databases such as PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. Selected articles were assessed, with data extracted and synthesized to provide an overview of the current understanding of the existing biomarkers for IPF.
resultsSigns of epithelial cell damage hold promise as relevant biomarkers for IPF, consequently offering valuable support in its clinical care. Their global and standardized utilization remains limited due to a lack of comprehensive information of their implications in IPF.
conclusionsRecognizing the aggressive nature of IPF among interstitial lung diseases and its profound impact on lung function and mortality, the exploration of biomarkers becomes pivotal for early diagnosis, risk assessment, prognostic evaluation, and therapy monitoring.
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