The JAK2 pathway is activated in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Abstract Background Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is the most rapidly progressive and fatal fibrotic disorder, with no curative therapies. The signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) protein is activated in lung fibroblasts and alveolar type II cells (ATII), thereby contribu...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-02-01
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Series: | Respiratory Research |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12931-018-0728-9 |