2020
Collagen-producing lung cell atlas identifies multiple subsets with distinct localization and relevance to fibrosis
Tsukui T, Sun KH, Wetter JB, Wilson-Kanamori JR, Hazelwood LA, Henderson NC, Adams TS, Schupp JC, Poli SD, Rosas IO, Kaminski N, Matthay MA, Wolters PJ, Sheppard D. Collagen-producing lung cell atlas identifies multiple subsets with distinct localization and relevance to fibrosis. Nature Communications 2020, 11: 1920. PMID: 32317643, PMCID: PMC7174390, DOI: 10.1038/s41467-020-15647-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCollagen-producing cellsSitu hybridization showDisease-relevant phenotypesCell atlasDistinct localizationExpression of CTHRC1Fibrotic lungsDifferent compartmentsPulmonary fibrosisDistinct anatomical localizationCellsCTHRC1Murine lungFibroblastsIdiopathic pulmonary fibrosisAdoptive transfer experimentsLocalizationSubpopulationsComplex architectureTransfer experimentsFibroblastic fociPathologic fibrosisPathologic scarringScleroderma patientsSimilar heterogeneity
2013
Lung Collagens Perpetuate Pulmonary Fibrosis via CD204 and M2 Macrophage Activation
Stahl M, Schupp J, Jäger B, Schmid M, Zissel G, Müller-Quernheim J, Prasse A. Lung Collagens Perpetuate Pulmonary Fibrosis via CD204 and M2 Macrophage Activation. PLOS ONE 2013, 8: e81382. PMID: 24278429, PMCID: PMC3835428, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0081382.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIdiopathic pulmonary fibrosisPulmonary fibrosisAlveolar macrophagesCollagen type IHealthy donorsInterleukin-1 receptor antagonistType IM2 macrophage activationExpression of CCL2Lower respiratory tractIL-1ra productionAbundant collagen productionInnate immune responsePhospho-Akt expressionType I effectsExpression of CD204Collagen breakdown productsBronchoalveolar lavageReceptor antagonistCD204 expressionRespiratory tractLung collagenImmune responseM2 typeMacrophage activation