Fibrocyte accumulation in bronchi: a cellular hallmark of COPD
I. Dupin, M. Thumerel, E. Maurat, F. Coste, H. Begueret, T. Trian, M. Montaudon, R. Marthan, P.-O. Girodet, P. 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