Exosomes from senescent epithelial cells activate pulmonary fibroblasts via the miR-217-5p/Sirt1 axis in paraquat-induced pulmonary fibrosis
Abstract Background Paraquat (PQ) is a widely used and highly toxic herbicide that poses a significant risk to human health. The main consequence of PQ poisoning is pulmonary fibrosis, which can result in respiratory failure and potentially death. Our research aims to uncover a crucial mechanism in...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-03-01
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Series: | Journal of Translational Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12967-024-05094-x |