The mechanisms of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: can we see the elephant?
Gibson K, Kaminski N. The mechanisms of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: can we see the elephant? Drug Discovery Today Disease Mechanisms 2004, 1: 117-122. DOI: 10.1016/j.ddmec.2004.08.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchIdiopathic pulmonary fibrosisPulmonary fibrosisNew therapeutic interventionsTherapeutic interventionsPathogenesis of IPFEarly-stage diseaseChronic respiratory illnessColorado Health Sciences CenterPotential new therapiesNew vessel formationNovel disease mechanismsHealth Sciences CenterMatrix metalloprotease activationStage diseaseRespiratory illnessEffective therapyLung tissueNew therapiesAnimal modelsDisease pathogenesisFibrosisPathogenesisMetalloprotease activationDisease mechanismsVessel formation