Research Project
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
We have shown the possible role of CD40/CD40ligand interaction in the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the aspects of airway inflammation and apoptosis of alveolar cells including epithelial cells and endothelial cells using a animal models. Furthermore, we elucidated the positive interaction of serum level of CD40L and the disease severity of COPD patients. These findings possibly indicates that to command CD40/CD40L system is promising for treatment of COPD in future.
All 2014 2013 2012 2011 Other
All Journal Article (5 results) (of which Peer Reviewed: 2 results) Presentation (7 results) Book (4 results)
Eur J Radiol
Volume: 82(10) Pages: 1804-1810
Pulm Circ.
Volume: 2(2) Pages: 201-13
Eur J Radiol.
Volume: 82810) Issue: 10 Pages: 1804-10
10.1016/j.ejrad.2013.05.022
Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol
Volume: 303(2)
American Journal of Physiology
Volume: 303 Issue: 2 Pages: 141-151
10.1152/ajplung.00337.2011