Dysregulated tissue-resident lymphocytes drive age-associated emphysema by impairing alveolar regeneration
Yanjing Su, Xinguo Yang, Ziyi Ren, Yuxuan Guan, Xuelu Zhou, Shuilian Chi, Yanjun Huang, Tao Yan, Jialong Liang, Fei Gao, Dijun Chen, J B Chen, Zimu Deng, Chaoqun Wang
This study identifies tissue-resident lymphocytes as drivers of age-associated emphysema by impairing alveolar regeneration and shows IL-7R inhibition can reverse lung damage.
bioRxiv · Apr 26, 2026 · PreprintCell Biology