Fibrocyte accumulation in bronchi: a cellular hallmark of COPD
Isabelle Dupin, Matthieu Thumerel, Elise Maurat, Florence Coste, Hugues Begueret, Thomas Trian, Michel Montaudon, Roger Marthan, Pierre-Olivier Girodet, Patrick Berger
This study quantifies fibrocyte density in bronchial tissue of COPD patients and controls, finding increased fibrocytes associated with reduced lung function and increased bronchial wall thickness.
bioRxiv · Oct 23, 2018 · PreprintPhysiology