Stiffening of the Extracellular Matrix is a Sufficient Condition for AirwayHyperreactivity.
R. R. Jamieson, S. E. Stasiak, S. R. Polio, J. W. Ruberti, H. Parameswaran
This study shows that increasing airway extracellular matrix stiffness through collagen crosslinking leads to enhanced bronchoconstriction, suggesting matrix remodeling as a key driver of airway hyperreactivity in asthma.
bioRxiv · Jun 27, 2020Bioengineering