| | Commentary Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, inflammation and co-morbidity – a common inflammatory phenotype? Martin J Sevenoaks and Robert A Stockley Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 70. Published online 2006 May 2. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-70.PMCID: PMC1479815 Reviews Wnt signalling in lung development and diseases Judit E Pongracz and Robert A Stockley Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 15. Published online 2006 January 26. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-15.PMCID: PMC1397816 Epigenetics and airways disease Ian M Adcock, Paul Ford, Kazuhiro Ito, and P J Barnes Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 21. Published online 2006 February 6. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-21.PMCID: PMC1382219 Antimicrobial proteins and polypeptides in pulmonary innate defence Mark P Rogan, Patrick Geraghty, Catherine M Greene, Shane J O'Neill, Clifford C Taggart, and Noel G McElvaney Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 29. Published online 2006 February 17. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-29.PMCID: PMC1386663 Role of apoptosis in the pathogenesis of COPD and pulmonary emphysema Ingel K Demedts, Tine Demoor, Ken R Bracke, Guy F Joos, and Guy G Brusselle Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 53. Published online 2006 March 30. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-53.PMCID: PMC1501017 Latent Tuberculosis in HIV positive, diagnosed by the M. Tuberculosis Specific Interferon-γ test Inger Brock, Morten Ruhwald, Bettina Lundgren, Henrik Westh, Lars R Mathiesen, and Pernille Ravn Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 56. Published online 2006 April 1. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-56.PMCID: PMC1523341 Muscarinic receptor signaling in the pathophysiology of asthma and COPD Reinoud Gosens, Johan Zaagsma, Herman Meurs, and Andrew J Halayko Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 73. Published online 2006 May 9. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-73.PMCID: PMC1479816 Novel insights into the aetiology and pathophysiology of increased airway inflammation during COPD exacerbations Maria Tsoumakidou and Nikolaos M Siafakas Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 80. Published online 2006 May 22. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-80.PMCID: PMC1479817 Angiogenesis in Interstitial Lung Diseases: a pathogenetic hallmark or a bystander? Argyris Tzouvelekis, Stavros Anevlavis, and Demosthenes Bouros Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 82. Published online 2006 May 25. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-82.PMCID: PMC1524948 Lung epithelium as a sentinel and effector system in pneumonia – molecular mechanisms of pathogen recognition and signal transduction Stefan Hippenstiel, Bastian Opitz, Bernd Schmeck, and Norbert Suttorp Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 97. Published online 2006 July 8. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-97.PMCID: PMC1533821 Tuberculosis chemotherapy: current drug delivery approaches Lisa Claire du Toit, Viness Pillay, and Michael Paul Danckwerts Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 118. Published online 2006 September 19. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-118.PMCID: PMC1592088 Airway smooth muscle as a target of asthma therapy: history and new directions Luke J Janssen and Kieran Killian Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 123. Published online 2006 September 29. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-123.PMCID: PMC1592490 Role of TNFα in pulmonary pathophysiology Srirupa Mukhopadhyay, John R Hoidal, and Tapan K Mukherjee Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 125. Published online 2006 October 11. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-125.PMCID: PMC1613248 Clinical implications for Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor in the lung: friend or foe? Andriana I Papaioannou, Konstantinos Kostikas, Panagoula Kollia, and Konstantinos I Gourgoulianis Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 128. Published online 2006 October 17. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-128.PMCID: PMC1629021 The genetics of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Alice M Wood and Robert A Stockley Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 130. Published online 2006 October 20. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-130.PMCID: PMC1626465 Research Upregulated Genes In Sporadic, Idiopathic Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Alasdair J Edgar, Matilde R Chacón, Anne E Bishop, Magdi H Yacoub, and Julia M Polak Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 1. Published online 2006 January 3. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-1.PMCID: PMC1351173 TGF-β1 increases proliferation of airway smooth muscle cells by phosphorylation of map kinases Gang Chen and Nasreen Khalil Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 2. Published online 2006 January 3. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-2.PMCID: PMC1360679 Maternal smoking during pregnancy increases the risk of recurrent wheezing during the first years of life (BAMSE) Eva Lannerö, Magnus Wickman, Goran Pershagen, and Lennart Nordvall Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 3. Published online 2006 January 5. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-3.PMCID: PMC1360665 Phenotypical and functional characterization of alveolar macrophage subpopulations in the lungs of NO2-exposed rats Holger Garn, Anette Siese, Sabine Stumpf, Anka Wensing, Harald Renz, and Diethard Gemsa Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 4. Published online 2006 January 6. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-4.PMCID: PMC1368986 Inhaled nitric oxide alleviates hyperoxia suppressed phosphatidylcholine synthesis in endotoxin-induced injury in mature rat lungs Xiaohui Gong, Chunbao Guo, Shibing Huang, and Bo Sun Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 5. Published online 2006 January 11. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-5.PMCID: PMC1373625 Arginase strongly impairs neuronal nitric oxide-mediated airway smooth muscle relaxation in allergic asthma Harm Maarsingh, John Leusink, I Sophie T Bos, Johan Zaagsma, and Herman Meurs Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 6. Published online 2006 January 12. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-6.PMCID: PMC1363345 Biochemical and morphological changes in endothelial cells in response to hypoxic interstitial edema Laura Botto, Egidio Beretta, Rossella Daffara, Giuseppe Miserocchi, and Paola Palestini Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 7. Published online 2006 January 13. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-7.PMCID: PMC1363731 Tooth loss and obstructive sleep apnoea Caterina Bucca, Alessandro Cicolin, Luisa Brussino, Andrea Arienti, Alessandra Graziano, Francesco Erovigni, Paolo Pera, Valerio Gai, Roberto Mutani, Giulio Preti, Giovanni Rolla, and Stefano Carossa Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 8. Published online 2006 January 17. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-8.PMCID: PMC1368974 Phosphodiesterase type 4 expression and anti-proliferative effects in human pulmonary artery smooth muscle cells Ellena J Growcott, Karen G Spink, Xiaohui Ren, Saliha Afzal, Kathy H Banner, and John Wharton Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 9. Published online 2006 January 19. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-9.PMCID: PMC1386664 Mucociliary and long-term particle clearance in airways of patients with immotile cilia Winfried Möller, Karl Häußinger, Löms Ziegler-Heitbrock, and Joachim Heyder Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 10. Published online 2006 January 19. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-10.PMCID: PMC1363720 Functional and phenotypical comparison of myofibroblasts derived from biopsies and bronchoalveolar lavage in mild asthma and scleroderma Kristoffer Larsen, Johan Malmström, Marie Wildt, Camilla Dahlqvist, Lennart Hansson, György Marko-Varga, Leif Bjermer, Agneta Scheja, and Gunilla Westergren-Thorsson Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 11. Published online 2006 January 23. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-11.PMCID: PMC1386661 Selective regulation of MAP kinases and Chemokine expression after ligation of ICAM-1 on human airway epithelial cells Thomas M Krunkosky and Carla L Jarrett Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 12. Published online 2006 January 23. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-12.PMCID: PMC1386665 Budesonide/formoterol and formoterol provide similar rapid relief in patients with acute asthma showing refractoriness to salbutamol ED Bateman, L Fairall, DM Lombardi, and R English Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 13. Published online 2006 January 24. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-13.PMCID: PMC1386666 Determinants of mortality for adults with cystic fibrosis admitted in Intensive Care Unit: a multicenter study Joëlle Texereau, Dany Jamal, Gérald Choukroun, Pierre-Régis Burgel, Jean-Luc Diehl, Antoine Rabbat, Philippe Loirat, Antoine Parrot, Alexandre Duguet, Joël Coste, Daniel Dusser, Dominique Hubert, and Jean-Paul Mira Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 14. Published online 2006 January 26. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-14.PMCID: PMC1403757 EM703 improves bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis in mice by the inhibition of TGF-β signaling in lung fibroblasts Ying Ji Li, Arata Azuma, Jiro Usuki, Shinji Abe, Kuniko Matsuda, Toshiaki Sunazuka, Takako Shimizu, Yukiyo Hirata, Hirofumi Inagaki, Tomoyuki Kawada, Satoru Takahashi, Shoji Kudoh, and Satoshi Omura Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 16. Published online 2006 January 27. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-16.PMCID: PMC1434738 Restoration of diaphragmatic function after diaphragm reinnervation by inferior laryngeal nerve; experimental study in rabbits Stephane Derrey, Eric verin, Annie Laquerrière, Angelique Boishardy de Barros, Yann Lacoume, Pierre Fréger, and Jean Paul Marie Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 17. Published online 2006 January 27. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-17.PMCID: PMC1395306 Differential regulation of neurotrophin expression in human bronchial smooth muscle cells Cecilia Kemi, Johan Grunewald, Anders Eklund, and Caroline Olgart Höglund Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 18. Published online 2006 January 29. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-18.PMCID: PMC1386667 Limited β2-adrenoceptor haplotypes display different agonist mediated airway responses in asthmatics Anneke van Veen, Eddy A Wierenga, Robert Westland, Frank R Weller, Guus AM Hart, Henk M Jansen, and René E Jonkers Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 19. Published online 2006 January 31. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-19.PMCID: PMC1403758 Effects of CPAP on right ventricular myocardial performance index in obstructive sleep apnea patients without hypertension Nese Dursunoglu, Dursun Dursunoglu, Sibel Özkurt, Sükrü Gür, Güllü Özalp, and Fatma Evyapan Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 22. Published online 2006 February 6. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-22.PMCID: PMC1373626 Relation between air pollution and allergic rhinitis in Taiwanese schoolchildren Bing-Fang Hwang, Jouni JK Jaakkola, Yung-Ling Lee, Ying-Chu Lin, and Yue-liang Leon Guo Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 23. Published online 2006 February 9. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-23.PMCID: PMC1420289 Prolonged ozone exposure in an allergic airway disease model: Adaptation of airway responsiveness and airway remodeling An-Soo Jang, Inseon-S Choi, Jae-Hyuk Lee, Chang-Soo Park, and Choon-Sik Park Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 24. Published online 2006 February 13. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-24.PMCID: PMC1382218 Alterations in vasodilator-stimulated phosphoprotein (VASP) phosphorylation: associations with asthmatic phenotype, airway inflammation and β2-agonist use Annette T Hastie, Min Wu, Gayle C Foster, Gregory A Hawkins, Vikas Batra, Katherine A Rybinski, Rosemary Cirelli, James G Zangrilli, and Stephen P Peters Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 25. Published online 2006 February 15. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-25.PMCID: PMC1388207 Inefficient cationic lipid-mediated siRNA and antisense oligonucleotide transfer to airway epithelial cells in vivo Uta Griesenbach, Chris Kitson, Sara Escudero Garcia, Raymond Farley, Charanjit Singh, Luci Somerton, Hazel Painter, Rbecca L Smith, Deborah R Gill, Stephen C Hyde, Yu-Hua Chow, Jim Hu, Mike Gray, Mark Edbrooke, Varrie Ogilvie, Gordon MacGregor, Ronald K Scheule, Seng H Cheng, Natasha J Caplen, and Eric WFW Alton Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 26. Published online 2006 February 15. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-26.PMCID: PMC1420290 Bronchoscopic assessment of airway retention time of aerosolized xylitol Lakshmi Durairaj, Srividya Neelakantan, Janice Launspach, Janet L Watt, Margaret M Allaman, William R Kearney, Peter Veng-Pedersen, and Joseph Zabner Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 27. Published online 2006 February 16. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-27.PMCID: PMC1386668 Lung development in laminin γ2 deficiency: abnormal tracheal hemidesmosomes with normal branching morphogenesis and epithelial differentiation Nguyet M Nguyen, Leena Pulkkinen, Jessica A Schlueter, Guerrino Meneguzzi, Jouni Uitto, and Robert M Senior Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 28. Published online 2006 February 16. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-28.PMCID: PMC1386662 Endotoxin induced peritonitis elicits monocyte immigration into the lung: implications on alveolar space inflammatory responsiveness Mirko Steinmüller, Mrigank Srivastava, William A Kuziel, John W Christman, Werner Seeger, Tobias Welte, Jürgen Lohmeyer, and Ulrich A Maus Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 30. Published online 2006 February 18. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-30.PMCID: PMC1388208 Pulmonary vasoconstrictor action of KCNQ potassium channel blockers Shreena Joshi, Prabhu Balan, and Alison M Gurney Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 31. Published online 2006 February 20. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-31.PMCID: PMC1395307 Lung fibroblasts from patients with emphysema show markers of senescence in vitro K-C Müller, L Welker, K Paasch, B Feindt, VJ Erpenbeck, JM Hohlfeld, N Krug, M Nakashima, D Branscheid, H Magnussen, RA Jörres, and O Holz Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 32. Published online 2006 February 21. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-32.PMCID: PMC1435750 Ca2+-signaling in airway smooth muscle cells is altered in T-bet knock-out mice Albrecht Bergner, Julia Kellner, Anita Kemp da Silva, Fernando Gamarra, and Rudolf M Huber Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 33. Published online 2006 February 23. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-33.PMCID: PMC1395308 Airway smooth muscle relaxation results from a reduction in the frequency of Ca2+ oscillations induced by a cAMP-mediated inhibition of the IP3 receptor Yan Bai and Michael J Sanderson Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 34. Published online 2006 February 23. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-34.PMCID: PMC1459146 Differential Muc2 and Muc5ac secretion by stimulated guinea pig tracheal epithelial cells in vitro Brian N Chorley, Anne L Crews, Yuehua Li, Kenneth B Adler, Michael Minnicozzi, and Linda D Martin Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 35. Published online 2006 February 25. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-35.PMCID: PMC1484480 Toll-like receptors in cellular subsets of human tonsil T cells: altered expression during recurrent tonsillitis Anne Mansson, Mikael Adner, and Lars Olaf Cardell Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 36. Published online 2006 February 27. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-36.PMCID: PMC1481585 VEGF is upregulated by hypoxia-induced mitogenic factor via the PI-3K/Akt-NF-κB signaling pathway Qiangsong Tong, Liduan Zheng, Li Lin, Bo Li, Danming Wang, Chuanshu Huang, and Dechun Li Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 37. Published online 2006 March 2. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-37.PMCID: PMC1434739 Maintained inspiratory activity during proportional assist ventilation in surfactant-depleted cats early after surfactant instillation: phrenic nerve and pulmonary stretch receptor activity Richard Sindelar, Esther Rieger-Fackeldey, Anders Jonzon, Peter Schaller, Andreas Schulze, and Gunnar Sedin Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 38. Published online 2006 March 10. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-38.PMCID: PMC1420291 IL-4 induced MUC4 enhancement in respiratory epithelial cells in vitro is mediated through JAK-3 selective signaling Gautam Damera, Baoyun Xia, and Goverdhan P Sachdev Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 39. Published online 2006 March 21. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-39.PMCID: PMC1435893 Neonatal immune responses to TLR2 stimulation: Influence of maternal atopy on Foxp3 and IL-10 expression Bianca Schaub, Monica Campo, Hongzhen He, David Perkins, Matthew W Gillman, Diane R Gold, Scott Weiss, Ellice Lieberman, and Patricia W Finn Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 40. Published online 2006 March 21. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-40.PMCID: PMC1435749 Intravenous administration of activated protein C in Pseudomonas-induced lung injury: impact on lung fluid balance and the inflammatory response Laurent Robriquet, François Collet, Antoine Tournoys, Thierry Prangère, Rémi Nevière, François Fourrier, and Benoît P Guery Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 41. Published online 2006 March 22. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-41.PMCID: PMC1435891 CysLT1 receptor-induced human airway smooth muscle cells proliferation requires ROS generation, EGF receptor transactivation and ERK1/2 phosphorylation Saula Ravasi, Simona Citro, Barbara Viviani, Valérie Capra, and G Enrico Rovati Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 42. Published online 2006 March 22. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-42.PMCID: PMC1488842 Passive immunotherapy for influenza A H5N1 virus infection with equine hyperimmune globulin F(ab')2 in mice Jiahai Lu, Zhongmin Guo, Xinghua Pan, Guoling Wang, Dingmei Zhang, Yanbin Li, Bingyan Tan, Liping Ouyang, and Xinbing Yu Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 43. Published online 2006 March 23. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-43.PMCID: PMC1459145 The Directly Observed Therapy Short-Course (DOTS) strategy in Samara Oblast, Russian Federation Y Balabanova, F Drobniewski, I Fedorin, S Zakharova, V Nikolayevskyy, R Atun, and R Coker Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 44. Published online 2006 March 23. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-44.PMCID: PMC1440858 The role of endothelin-1 in hyperoxia-induced lung injury in mice Walid Habre, Ferenc Peták, Isabelle Ruchonnet-Metrailler, Yves Donati, Jean-Francois Tolsa, Eniko Lele, Gergely Albu, Morice Beghetti, and Constance Barazzone-Argiroffo Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 45. Published online 2006 March 27. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-45.PMCID: PMC1475846 Can HRCT be used as a marker of airway remodelling in children with difficult asthma? S Saglani, G Papaioannou, L Khoo, M Ujita, PK Jeffery, C Owens, DM Hansell, DN Payne, and A Bush Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 46. Published online 2006 March 27. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-46.PMCID: PMC1435892 Hormonal regulation of alveolarization: structure-function correlation Samuel J Garber, Huayan Zhang, Joseph P Foley, Hengjiang Zhao, Stephan J Butler, Rodolfo I Godinez, Marye H Godinez, Andrew J Gow, and Rashmin C Savani Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 47. Published online 2006 March 27. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-47.PMCID: PMC1448204 Prenatal and postnatal tobacco smoke exposure and respiratory health in Russian children Jouni JK Jaakkola, Anna A Kosheleva, Boris A Katsnelson, Sergey V Kuzmin, Larissa I Privalova, and John D Spengler Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 48. Published online 2006 March 28. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-48.PMCID: PMC1484481 Cigarette smoke exposure facilitates allergic sensitization in mice Katrien B Moerloose, Lander J Robays, Tania Maes, Guy G Brusselle, Kurt G Tournoy, and Guy F Joos Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 49. Published online 2006 March 29. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-49.PMCID: PMC1458334 Tissue fibrocytes in patients with mild asthma: A possible link to thickness of reticular basement membrane? Kristian Nihlberg, Kristoffer Larsen, Anna Hultgårdh-Nilsson, Anders Malmström, Leif Bjermer, and Gunilla Westergren-Thorsson Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 50. Published online 2006 March 29. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-50.PMCID: PMC1458331 Expression of S100A8 correlates with inflammatory lung disease in congenic mice deficient of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator Sam Tirkos, Susan Newbigging, Van Nguyen, Mary Keet, Cameron Ackerley, Geraldine Kent, and Richard F Rozmahel Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 51. Published online 2006 March 29. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-51.PMCID: PMC1456967 Female smokers beyond the perimenopausal period are at increased risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis Wen Qi Gan, SF Paul Man, Dirkje S Postma, Patricia Camp, and Don D Sin Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 52. Published online 2006 March 29. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-52.PMCID: PMC1435894 Upper airway dynamics during negative expiratory pressure in apneic and non-apneic awake snorers A Ferretti, P Giampiccolo, S Redolfi, S Mondini, F Cirignotta, A Cavalli, and C Tantucci Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 54. Published online 2006 March 30. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-54.PMCID: PMC1508150 Cognitive, emotional, and quality of life outcomes in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension Joanne White, Ramona O Hopkins, Eric W Glissmeyer, Natalie Kitterman, and C Gregory Elliott Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 55. Published online 2006 March 31. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-55.PMCID: PMC1448205 Inhalation of β2 agonists impairs the clearance of nontypable Haemophilus influenzae from the murine respiratory tract Nico A Maris, Sandrine Florquin, Cornelis van't Veer, Alex F de Vos, Wim Buurman, Henk M Jansen, and Tom van der Poll Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 57. Published online 2006 April 4. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-57.PMCID: PMC1456968 Overexpression of endothelial nitric oxide synthase suppresses features of allergic asthma in mice Robert Ten Broeke, Rini De Crom, Rien Van Haperen, Vivienne Verweij, Thea Leusink-Muis, Ingrid Van Ark, Fred De Clerck, Frans P Nijkamp, and Gert Folkerts Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 58. Published online 2006 April 5. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-58.PMCID: PMC1456969 Blood neutrophil activation markers in severe asthma: lack of inhibition by prednisolone therapy Bhupinder S Mann and Kian Fan Chung Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 59. Published online 2006 April 6. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-59.PMCID: PMC1458332 Asthma families show transmission disequilibrium of gene variants in the vitamin D metabolism and signalling pathway Matthias Wjst, Janine Altmüller, Theresia Faus-Kessler, Christine Braig, Margret Bahnweg, and Elisabeth André Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 60. Published online 2006 April 6. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-60.PMCID: PMC1508148 WFDC2 (HE4): A potential role in the innate immunity of the oral cavity and respiratory tract and the development of adenocarcinomas of the lung Lynne Bingle, Simon S Cross, Alec S High, William A Wallace, Doris Rassl, Guanglu Yuan, Ingegerd Hellstrom, Michael A Campos, and Colin D Bingle Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 61. Published online 2006 April 6. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-61.PMCID: PMC1459147 Health status measurement in COPD: the minimal clinically important difference of the clinical COPD questionnaire JWH Kocks, MG Tuinenga, SM Uil, JWK van den Berg, E Ståhl, and T van der Molen Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 62. Published online 2006 April 7. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-62.PMCID: PMC1508149 Exhaled breath condensate cysteinyl leukotrienes and airway remodeling in childhood asthma: a pilot study Christiane Lex, Angela Zacharasiewicz, Donald NR Payne, Nicola M Wilson, Andrew G Nicholson, Sergei A Kharitonov, Peter J Barnes, and Andrew Bush Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 63. Published online 2006 April 7. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-63.PMCID: PMC1456970 Expression of Toll-like receptor 2 is up-regulated in monocytes from patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Jaume Pons, Jaume Sauleda, Verónica Regueiro, Carmen Santos, Meritxell López, Joana Ferrer, Alvar GN Agustí, and José A Bengoechea Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 64. Published online 2006 April 10. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-64.PMCID: PMC1458333 Role of acetylcholine and polyspecific cation transporters in serotonin-induced bronchoconstriction in the mouse Wolfgang Kummer, Silke Wiegand, Sibel Akinci, Ignatz Wessler, Alfred H Schinkel, Jürgen Wess, Hermann Koepsell, Rainer V Haberberger, and Katrin S Lips Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 65. Published online 2006 April 12. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-65.PMCID: PMC1468398 Toll-like receptor-4 mediates cigarette smoke-induced cytokine production by human macrophages Khalil Karimi, Hadi Sarir, Esmaeil Mortaz, Joost J Smit, Hossein Hosseini, Sjef J De Kimpe, Frans P Nijkamp, and Gert Folkerts Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 66. Published online 2006 April 19. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-66.PMCID: PMC1481582 Performance of a new hand-held device for exhaled nitric oxide measurement in adults and children K Alving, C Janson, and L Nordvall Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 67. Published online 2006 April 20. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-67.PMCID: PMC1462993 Differences in MAP kinase phosphorylation in response to mechanical strain in asthmatic fibroblasts Frédérique Le Bellego, Sophie Plante, Jamila Chakir, Qutayba Hamid, and Mara S Ludwig Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 68. Published online 2006 April 27. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-68.PMCID: PMC1459148 Increased oxidative stress in asymptomatic current chronic smokers and GOLD stage 0 COPD Paula Rytilä, Tiina Rehn, Helen Ilumets, Annamari Rouhos, Anssi Sovijärvi, Marjukka Myllärniemi, and Vuokko L Kinnula Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 69. Published online 2006 April 28. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-69.PMCID: PMC1524947 Increased proinflammatory responses from asthmatic human airway smooth muscle cells in response to rhinovirus infection Brian GG Oliver, Sebastian L Johnston, Melissa Baraket, Janette K Burgess, Nicholas JC King, Michael Roth, Sam Lim, and Judith L Black Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 71. Published online 2006 May 3. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-71.PMCID: PMC1534024 Effects of overexpression of IL-10, IL-12, TGF-β and IL-4 on allergen induced change in bronchial responsiveness Chi-Ling Fu, Yi-Ling Ye, Yueh-Lun Lee, and Bor-Luen Chiang Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 72. Published online 2006 May 8. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-72.PMCID: PMC1479818 Markers of exacerbation severity in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Luigi G Franciosi, Clive P Page, Bartolome R Celli, Mario Cazzola, Michael J Walker, Meindert Danhof, Klaus F Rabe, and Oscar E Della Pasqua Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 74. Published online 2006 May 10. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-74.PMCID: PMC1481583 Expression of eicosanoid receptors subtypes and eosinophilic inflammation: implication on chronic rhinosinusitis Claudina Angela Pérez-Novo, Cindy Claeys, Paul Van Cauwenberge, and Claus Bachert Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 75. Published online 2006 May 12. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-75.PMCID: PMC1481584 Contribution of alpha- and beta-defensins to lung function decline and infection in smokers: an association study Alison M Wallace, Jian-Qing He, Kelly M Burkett, Jian Ruan, John E Connett, Nicholas R Anthonisen, Peter D Paré, and Andrew J Sandford Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 76. Published online 2006 May 15. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-76.PMCID: PMC1523340 Tuberculosis contact investigation with a new, specific blood test in a low-incidence population containing a high proportion of BCG-vaccinated persons R Diel, A Nienhaus, C Lange, K Meywald-Walter, M Forßbohm, and T Schaberg Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 77. Published online 2006 May 17. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-77.PMCID: PMC1481586 Apoptosis of viral-infected airway epithelial cells limit viral production and is altered by corticosteroid exposure Gurpreet K Singhera, Tiffany S Chan, Jenny Y Cheng, Timothy Z Vitalis, Kimm J Hamann, and Delbert R Dorscheid Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 78. Published online 2006 May 18. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-78.PMCID: PMC1488843 Long-term clearance from small airways in subjects with ciliary dysfunction Maria Lindström, Rolf Falk, Lena Hjelte, Klas Philipson, and Magnus Svartengren Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 79. Published online 2006 May 20. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-79.PMCID: PMC1489941 Pre-natal and post-natal exposure to respiratory infection and atopic diseases development: a historical cohort study Anne Zutavern, Stephanie von Klot, Ulrike Gehring, Susanne Krauss-Etschmann, and Joachim Heinrich Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 81. Published online 2006 May 23. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-81.PMCID: PMC1534025 Regulatory role of CD8+ T lymphocytes in bone marrow eosinophilopoiesis Madeleine Rådinger, Svetlana Sergejeva, Anna-Karin Johansson, Carina Malmhäll, Apostolos Bossios, Margareta Sjöstrand, James J Lee, and Jan Lötvall Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 83. Published online 2006 June 1. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-83.PMCID: PMC1534027 CpG DNA modulates interleukin 1β-induced interleukin-8 expression in human bronchial epithelial (16HBE14o-) cells N William Parilla, Valerie S Hughes, Kristin M Lierl, Hector R Wong, and Kristen Page Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 84. Published online 2006 June 1. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-84.PMCID: PMC1489942 Susceptibility to ozone-induced airway inflammation is associated with decreased levels of surfactant protein D S Kierstein, FR Poulain, Y Cao, M Grous, R Mathias, G Kierstein, MF Beers, M Salmon, RA Panettieri, Jr, and A Haczku Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 85. Published online 2006 June 1. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-85.PMCID: PMC1488844 Morphological alterations of exogenous surfactant inhibited by meconium can be prevented by dextran Matthias Ochs, Markus Schüttler, Guido Stichtenoth, and Egbert Herting Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 86. Published online 2006 June 6. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-86.PMCID: PMC1489943 Decreased systemic bioavailability of L-arginine in patients with cystic fibrosis Hartmut Grasemann, Raphael Schwiertz, Corinna Grasemann, Udo Vester, Kurt Racké, and Felix Ratjen Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 87. Published online 2006 June 9. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-87.PMCID: PMC1526723 RhoA signaling modulates cyclin D1 expression in human lung fibroblasts; implications for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis KL Watts, E Cottrell, PR Hoban, and MA Spiteri Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 88. Published online 2006 June 15. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-88.PMCID: PMC1513217 Decorin and TGF-β1 polymorphisms and development of COPD in a general population Cleo C van Diemen, Dirkje S Postma, Judith M Vonk, Marcel Bruinenberg, Ilja M Nolte, and H Marike Boezen Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 89. Published online 2006 June 16. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-89.PMCID: PMC1539000 Marked stem cell factor expression in the airways of lung transplant recipients Carla A Da Silva, Mélanie Adda, Marc Stern, Frédéric de Blay, Nelly Frossard, and Dominique Israel-Biet Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 90. Published online 2006 June 16. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-90.PMCID: PMC1513216 The role of polymorphisms in ADAM33, a disintegrin and metalloprotease 33, in childhood asthma and lung function in two German populations Michaela Schedel, Martin Depner, Carola Schoen, Stephan K Weiland, Christian Vogelberg, Bodo Niggemann, Susanne Lau, Thomas Illig, Norman Klopp, Ulrich Wahn, Erika von Mutius, Renate Nickel, and Michael Kabesch Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 91. Published online 2006 June 19. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-91.PMCID: PMC1550399 IgE sensitisation in relation to flow-independent nitric oxide exchange parameters Andrei Malinovschi, Christer Janson, Thomas Holmkvist, Dan Norbäck, Pekka Meriläinen, and Marieann Högman Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 92. Published online 2006 June 20. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-92.PMCID: PMC1553446 Hypoxic vasoconstriction of partial muscular intra-acinar pulmonary arteries in murine precision cut lung slices Renate Paddenberg, Peter König, Petra Faulhammer, Anna Goldenberg, Uwe Pfeil, and Wolfgang Kummer Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 93. Published online 2006 June 29. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-93.PMCID: PMC1524949 Reference values for exhaled nitric oxide (reveno) study Mario Olivieri, Giorgio Talamini, Massimo Corradi, Luigi Perbellini, Antonio Mutti, Claudio Tantucci, and Mario Malerba Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 94. Published online 2006 June 30. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-94.PMCID: PMC1534026 Migratory marker expression in fibroblast foci of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis Marco Chilosi, Alberto Zamò, Claudio Doglioni, Daniela Reghellin, Maurizio Lestani, Licia Montagna, Serena Pedron, Maria Grazia Ennas, Alessandra Cancellieri, Bruno Murer, and Venerino Poletti Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 95. Published online 2006 June 30. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-95.PMCID: PMC1538593 Spinal afferent neurons projecting to the rat lung and pleura express acid sensitive channels Michael Groth, Tanja Helbig, Veronika Grau, Wolfgang Kummer, and Rainer V Haberberger Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 96. Published online 2006 July 1. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-96.PMCID: PMC1524950 Streptococcus pneumoniae induced c-Jun-N-terminal kinase- and AP-1 -dependent IL-8 release by lung epithelial BEAS-2B cells Bernd Schmeck, Kerstin Moog, Janine Zahlten, Vincent van Laak, Philippe Dje N'Guessan, Bastian Opitz, Simone Rosseau, Norbert Suttorp, and Stefan Hippenstiel Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 98. Published online 2006 July 12. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-98.PMCID: PMC1533820 Mixed infection and clonal representativeness of a single sputum sample in tuberculosis patients from a penitentiary hospital in Georgia Isdore C Shamputa, Levan Jugheli, Nikoloz Sadradze, Eve Willery, Françoise Portaels, Philip Supply, and Leen Rigouts Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 99. Published online 2006 July 17. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-99.PMCID: PMC1538999 Apoptosis and the activity of ceramide, Bax and Bcl-2 in the lungs of neonatal rats exposed to limited and prolonged hyperoxia Ahmad W Husari, Ghassan S Dbaibo, Hala Bitar, Aline Khayat, Shoghag Panjarian, Michel Nasser, Fadi F Bitar, Marwan El-Sabban, Ghazi Zaatari, and Salman M Mroueh Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 100. Published online 2006 July 26. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-100.PMCID: PMC1559609 Participation of the PI-3K/Akt-NF-κB signaling pathways in hypoxia-induced mitogenic factor-stimulated Flk-1 expression in endothelial cells Qiangsong Tong, Liduan Zheng, Li Lin, Bo Li, Danming Wang, Chuanshu Huang, George M Matuschak, and Dechun Li Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 101. Published online 2006 July 27. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-101.PMCID: PMC1570355 Human bronchial fibroblasts express the 5-lipoxygenase pathway Anna J James, John F Penrose, Angelica M Cazaly, Stephen T Holgate, and Anthony P Sampson Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 102. Published online 2006 July 27. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-102.PMCID: PMC1550400 Cysteinyl-leukotrienes in the regulation of β2-adrenoceptor function: an in vitro model of asthma G Enrico Rovati, Michele Baroffio, Simona Citro, Lorenzo Brichetto, Saula Ravasi, Manlio Milanese, Emanuele Crimi, and Vito Brusasco Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 103. Published online 2006 July 28. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-103.PMCID: PMC1557489 Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor α (PPARα) down-regulation in cystic fibrosis lymphocytes Veerle Reynders, Stefan Loitsch, Constanze Steinhauer, Thomas Wagner, Dieter Steinhilber, and Joachim Bargon Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 104. Published online 2006 July 30. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-104.PMCID: PMC1562413 Laminin-332 alters connexin profile, dye coupling and intercellular Ca2+ waves in ciliated tracheal epithelial cells Brant E Isakson, Colin E Olsen, and Scott Boitano Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 105. Published online 2006 August 2. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-105.PMCID: PMC1559610 Magnetic resonance lung function – a breakthrough for lung imaging and functional assessment? A phantom study and clinical trial Maren Zapke, Hans-Georg Topf, Martin Zenker, Rainer Kuth, Michael Deimling, Peter Kreisler, Manfred Rauh, Christophe Chefd'hotel, Bernhard Geiger, and Thomas Rupprecht Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 106. Published online 2006 August 6. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-106.PMCID: PMC1562412 Exposure of neonates to Respiratory Syncytial Virus is critical in determining subsequent airway response in adults Dahui You, David Becnel, Kai Wang, Michael Ripple, Melissa Daly, and Stephania A Cormier Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 107. Published online 2006 August 7. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-107.PMCID: PMC1563465 Caveolin-1 and -2 in airway epithelium: expression and in situ association as detected by FRET-CLSM Gabriela Krasteva, Uwe Pfeil, Marek Drab, Wolfgang Kummer, and Peter König Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 108. Published online 2006 August 11. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-108.PMCID: PMC1563466 Mortality in COPD patients discharged from hospital: the role of treatment and co-morbidity Gunnar Gudmundsson, Thorarinn Gislason, Eva Lindberg, Runa Hallin, Charlotte Suppli Ulrik, Eva Brøndum, Markku M Nieminen, Tiina Aine, Per Bakke, and Christer Janson Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 109. Published online 2006 August 16. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-109.PMCID: PMC1560381 Inhaled steroid/long-acting β2 agonist combination products provide 24 hours improvement in lung function in adult asthmatic patients Jan Lötvall, Stephen Langley, and Ashley Woodcock Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 110. Published online 2006 August 18. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-110.PMCID: PMC1570354 Pharmacology of airways and vessels in lung slices in situ: role of endogenous dilator hormones L Moreno, F Perez-Vizcaino, L Harrington, R Faro, G Sturton, PJ Barnes, and JA Mitchell Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 111. Published online 2006 August 21. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-111.PMCID: PMC1592489 Thiolated chitosan nanoparticles enhance anti-inflammatory effects of intranasally delivered theophylline Dong-Won Lee, Shawna A Shirley, Richard F Lockey, and Shyam S Mohapatra Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 112. Published online 2006 August 24. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-112.PMCID: PMC1570356 Evidence that CFTR is expressed in rat tracheal smooth muscle cells and contributes to bronchodilation Clarisse Vandebrouck, Patricia Melin, Caroline Norez, Renaud Robert, Christelle Guibert, Yvette Mettey, and Frédéric Becq Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 113. Published online 2006 August 28. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-113.PMCID: PMC1560124 Microarray identifies ADAM family members as key responders to TGF-β1 in alveolar epithelial cells Dominic T Keating, Denise M Sadlier, Andrea Patricelli, Sinead M Smith, Dermot Walls, Jim J Egan, and Peter P Doran Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 114. Published online 2006 September 1. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-114.PMCID: PMC1569837 Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxins induce IL-8 secretion by human nasal epithelial cells Garrett J O'Brien, Gareth Riddell, J Stuart Elborn, Madeleine Ennis, and Grzegorz Skibinski Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 115. Published online 2006 September 4. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-115.PMCID: PMC1579218 An experimental model of rhinovirus induced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations: a pilot study Patrick Mallia, Simon D Message, Tatiana Kebadze, Hayley L Parker, Onn M Kon, and Sebastian L Johnston Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 116. Published online 2006 September 6. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-116.PMCID: PMC1578567 Endogenous laminin is required for human airway smooth muscle cell maturation Thai Tran, Karol D McNeill, William T Gerthoffer, Helmut Unruh, and Andrew J Halayko Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 117. Published online 2006 September 12. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-117.PMCID: PMC1586013 A key role for STIM1 in store operated calcium channel activation in airway smooth muscle Samantha E Peel, Bo Liu, and Ian P Hall Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 119. Published online 2006 September 20. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-119.PMCID: PMC1584236 Regional differences in the pattern of airway remodeling following chronic allergen exposure in mice Jeremy A Hirota, Russ Ellis, and Mark D Inman Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 120. Published online 2006 September 21. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-120.PMCID: PMC1592089 Inhalation of the Rho-kinase inhibitor Y-27632 reverses allergen-induced airway hyperresponsiveness after the early and late asthmatic reaction Dedmer Schaafsma, I Sophie T Bos, Annet B Zuidhof, Johan Zaagsma, and Herman Meurs Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 121. Published online 2006 September 26. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-121.PMCID: PMC1586199 Altered intercellular communication in lung fibroblast cultures from patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis Angela Trovato-Salinaro, Elisa Trovato-Salinaro, Marco Failla, Claudio Mastruzzo, Valerio Tomaselli, Elisa Gili, Nunzio Crimi, Daniele Filippo Condorelli, and Carlo Vancheri Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 122. Published online 2006 September 27. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-122.PMCID: PMC1594576 Activation of chloride transport in CF airway epithelial cell lines and primary CF nasal epithelial cells by S-nitrosoglutathione Zhanna Servetnyk, Jelena Krjukova, Benjamin Gaston, Khalequz Zaman, Lena Hjelte, Godfried M Roomans, and Anca Dragomir Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 124. Published online 2006 October 5. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-124.PMCID: PMC1599725 Passive immunoprophylaxis and therapy with humanized monoclonal antibody specific for influenza A H5 hemagglutinin in mice Brendon J Hanson, Adrianus CM Boon, Angeline PC Lim, Ashley Webb, Eng Eong Ooi, and Richard J Webby Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 126. Published online 2006 October 14. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-126.PMCID: PMC1626464 Peak exercise capacity estimated from incremental shuttle walking test in patients with COPD: a methodological study Ragnheiður Harpa Arnardóttir, Margareta Emtner, Hans Hedenström, Kjell Larsson, and Gunnar Boman Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 127. Published online 2006 October 17. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-127.PMCID: PMC1626466 Allergens induce enhanced bronchoconstriction and leukotriene production in C5 deficient mice Laura McKinley, Jiyoun Kim, Gerald L Bolgos, Javed Siddiqui, and Daniel G Remick Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 129. Published online 2006 October 17. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-129.PMCID: PMC1635702 A self-rating scale for patient-perceived side effects of inhaled corticosteroids Juliet M Foster, Eric van Sonderen, Amanda J Lee, Robbert Sanderman, Antoon Dijkstra, Dirkje S Postma, and Thys van der Molen Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 131. Published online 2006 October 24. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-131.PMCID: PMC1637103 Differential effects of cigarette smoke on oxidative stress and proinflammatory cytokine release in primary human airway epithelial cells and in a variety of transformed alveolar epithelial cells Aruna Kode, Se-Ran Yang, and Irfan Rahman Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 132. Published online 2006 October 24. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-132.PMCID: PMC1634855 Modulation of glutaredoxin in the lung and sputum of cigarette smokers and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Mirva J Peltoniemi, Paula H Rytilä, Terttu H Harju, Ylermi M Soini, Kaisa M Salmenkivi, Lloyd W Ruddock, and Vuokko L Kinnula Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 133. Published online 2006 October 25. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-133.PMCID: PMC1633737 Azithromycin reduces spontaneous and induced inflammation in ΔF508 cystic fibrosis mice Rachida Legssyer, François Huaux, Jean Lebacq, Monique Delos, Etienne Marbaix, Patrick Lebecque, Dominique Lison, Bob J Scholte, Pierre Wallemacq, and Teresinha Leal Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 134. Published online 2006 October 25. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-134.PMCID: PMC1637104 IL-17 mRNA in sputum of asthmatic patients: linking T cell driven inflammation and granulocytic influx? Dominique MA Bullens, Els Truyen, Liesbeth Coteur, Ellen Dilissen, Peter W Hellings, Lieven J Dupont, and Jan L Ceuppens Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 135. Published online 2006 November 3. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-135.PMCID: PMC1636037 Inflammation in sputum relates to progression of disease in subjects with COPD: a prospective descriptive study David G Parr, Andrew J White, Darren L Bayley, Peter J Guest, and Robert A Stockley Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 136. Published online 2006 November 18. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-136.PMCID: PMC1664562 Pharmacological inhibition of leukotrienes in an animal model of bleomycin-induced acute lung injury Marco Failla, Tiziana Genovese, Emanuela Mazzon, Elisa Gili, Carmelo Muià, Mariangela Sortino, Nunzio Crimi, Achille P Caputi, Salvatore Cuzzocrea, and Carlo Vancheri Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 137. Published online 2006 November 21. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-137.PMCID: PMC1676006 Progression of pulmonary hyperinflation and trapped gas associated with genetic and environmental factors in children with cystic fibrosis Richard Kraemer, David N Baldwin, Roland A Ammann, Urs Frey, and Sabina Gallati Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 138. Published online 2006 November 30. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-138.PMCID: PMC1698484 The pulmonary effects of intravenous adenosine in asthmatic subjects Nausherwan K Burki, Mahmud Alam, and Lu-Yuan Lee Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 139. Published online 2006 November 30. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-139.PMCID: PMC1693563 Airway inflammation contributes to health status in COPD: a cross-sectional study Jiska B Snoeck-Stroband, Dirkje S Postma, Thérèse S Lapperre, Margot ME Gosman, Henk A Thiadens, Henk F Kauffman, Jacob K Sont, Désirée F Jansen, and Peter J Sterk Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 140. Published online 2006 November 30. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-140.PMCID: PMC1697818 Onset of relief of dyspnoea with budesonide/formoterol or salbutamol following methacholine-induced severe bronchoconstriction in adults with asthma: a double-blind, placebo-controlled study René E Jonkers, Theo A Bantje, and René Aalbers Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 141. Published online 2006 December 4. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-141.PMCID: PMC1713239 Associations between respiratory symptoms, lung function and gastro-oesophageal reflux symptoms in a population-based birth cohort Robert J Hancox, Richie Poulton, D Robin Taylor, Justina M Greene, Christene R McLachlan, Jan O Cowan, Erin M Flannery, G Peter Herbison, Malcolm R Sears, and Nicholas J Talley Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 142. Published online 2006 December 5. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-142.PMCID: PMC1702357 Neutrophil cannibalism – a back up when the macrophage clearance system is insufficient Kristina Rydell-Törmänen, Lena Uller, and Jonas S Erjefält Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 143. Published online 2006 December 14. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-143.PMCID: PMC1716176 Hypoxia and dehydroepiandrosterone in old age: a mouse survival study Edouard H Debonneuil, Janine Quillard, and Etienne-Emile Baulieu Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 144. Published online 2006 December 18. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-144.PMCID: PMC1764736 Following damage, the majority of bone marrow-derived airway cells express an epithelial marker Heather MacPherson, Pamela A Keir, Carol J Edwards, Sheila Webb, and Julia R Dorin Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 145. Published online 2006 December 19. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-145.PMCID: PMC1764737 Arsenic trioxide, a potent inhibitor of NF-κB, abrogates allergen-induced airway hyperresponsiveness and inflammation Lin-Fu Zhou, Yi Zhu, Xue-Fan Cui, Wei-Ping Xie, Ai-Hua Hu, and Kai-Sheng Yin Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 146. Published online 2006 December 20. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-146.PMCID: PMC1769498 Improved outcomes in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease treated with salmeterol compared with placebo/usual therapy: results of a meta-analysis Robert A Stockley, Philip J Whitehead, and Michael K Williams Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 147. Published online 2006 December 29. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-147.PMCID: PMC1779294 Correction Correction: Short-term variability of biomarkers of proteinase activity in patients with emphysema associated with type Z alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency Jan Stolk, Barbara Veldhuisen, Laura Annovazzi, Chiara Zanone, Elly M Versteeg, Toine H van Kuppevelt, Jo HM Berden, Willem Nieuwenhuizen, Paolo Iadarola, and Maurizio Luisetti Respir Res. 2006; 7(1): 20. Published online 2006 February 3. doi: 10.1186/1465-9921-7-20.PMCID: PMC1379638 Corrects: Jan Stolk, et al. Short-term variability of biomarkers of proteinase activity in patients with emphysema associated with type Z alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency. Respir Res. 2005; 6(1): 47. |