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September 16, 2025
The small protein with a big part in preventing pulmonary fibrosisUIC researchers found that the IL-10 protein helps prevent lung inflammation and associated diseases like pulmonary fibrosis.
April 15, 2024
‘Double-edged’ transcription factor affects flu responseA genetic transcription factor involved in lung cancer and pneumonia also mediates the body’s response to influenza
August 24, 2023
Training immune cells to remove ‘trash’ helps resolve lung inflammationResearchers identified cells in the lungs that can reduce excessive inflammation, which can lead to death
May 23, 2023
New research identifies key target in relationship between white blood cells, inflammationStudy reveals potential new drug target to control autoimmune and chronic inflammation diseases
March 6, 2023
With $13M, UIC scientists will study lung inflammation mechanismsNational Heart, Lung, and Blood grant advances UIC research on blood vessels and lung injury
June 14, 2022
A dynamic duo of cells identified in lung blood vesselsScientists identify subtypes of lung endothelial cells that promote inflammation, regeneration
April 5, 2022
Newly identified neutrophil subset is a promising therapeutic targetScientists report on precision drug delivery to treat inflammatory diseases
October 4, 2021
Mitigating lung damage, mortality due to SARS-CoV-2Pre-clinical study shows potential of drugs that target specific immune pathways
August 24, 2020
Reprogramming immune cells to reduce inflammation, promote tissue repairUIC study shows blood vessels play key role in lung immune responses
March 11, 2020
Sensing infection, suppressing regenerationStudy identifies how a DNA sensor regulates blood vessel repair