A microscopic view of lung tissue from an ARDS patient

Jan 07, 2015

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A microscopic view of lung tissue from an ARDS patient                
 
Here is a microscopic view of lung tissue from a patient with ARDS. Lots of white blood cells (small blue-appearing cells), protein, fluid (dark and light pink areas) invade the lung space and flood the lungs. (source: http://stemcellsards.ucsf.edu/what-is-ards)

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Can we use our immune cells to fight lung disease?

University of Pennsylvania

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a common deadly illness often seen in the intensive care unit. Macrophages, the first responders of our immune system, are always found in lungs of patients with ARDS. However, it is unclear if there is a subset of cells that act as the main propagators of the disease. I believe we can find a subset of these cells that when targeted, may help us stop or even reverse ARDS.