Scientists investigate hidden cells behind COPD lung damage
NCT ID NCT01692444
First seen Jun 10, 2026 · Last updated Jun 15, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looked at 50 people with and without COPD to understand how fibrocytes—a type of cell—might be involved in airway damage. Researchers measured fibrocytes in the blood and around the airways of patients at different COPD stages and compared them to healthy controls. The goal was to see if these cells increase as the disease gets worse, which could help explain why COPD causes permanent lung changes.
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University hospital of Bordeaux, Hôpital du Haut Lévêque
Pessac, 33604, France
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