Lung Mesenchymal Stem Cells Ameliorate Elastase-Induced Damage in an Animal Model of Emphysema

• Main Authors: Donato Cappetta (Author), Antonella De Angelis (Author), Giuseppe Spaziano (Author), Gioia Tartaglione (Author), Elena Piegari (Author), Grazia Esposito (Author), Loreta Pia Ciuffreda (Author), Angela Liparulo (Author), Manuela Sgambato (Author), Teresa Palmira Russo (Author), Francesco Rossi (Author), Liberato Berrino (Author), Konrad Urbanek (Author), Bruno D'Agostino (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Pulmonary emphysema is a respiratory condition characterized by alveolar destruction that leads to airflow limitation and reduced lung function. Although with extensive research, the pathophysiology of emphysema is poorly understood and effective treatments are still missing. Evidence suggests that...