Evaluation of Desmin, α-SMA and hTERT expression in pulmonary fibrosis and lung cancer
Journal Title: Journal of Clinical Intensive Care and Medicine - Year 2018, Vol 2018, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Pulmonary fibrosis is a clinical problem with an enigmatic etiology with no effective therapy. Current therapies for lung fibrosis are ineffective for progression of lung fibrosis and preventing respiratory failure. Objectives: The aim of this study is to explore the expression of Desmin, α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) and the telomerase subunit: human telomerase reverse transcriptase (h-TERT) in a spectrum of lung tissue samples consist of lung fibrosis, lung cancer, and healthy controls.
Authors and Affiliations
Farahnaz Fallahian, Seyed Ali Javad Moosavi, Frouzandeh Mahjoubi, Samira Shabani, Pegah Babaheidarian, Tayebeh Majidzadeh
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