Abstract:
The methods and assays described herein relate to the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of subjects with emphysema, COPD, and/or cigarette-induced lung damage. In some embodiments, the methods and assays relate to subjects with a decreased level of NLRX1 expression. In some embodiments, the methods and assays relate to the administration of an agonist of NLRX1 and/or an inhibitor of MAVS.
Abstract:
Described herein are methods, assays, and systems related to the prognosis, diagnosis, and treatment of Hermansky Pudlak Syndrome (HPS) and, e.g., pulmonary fibrosis in a subject. As described herein, subjects with HPS who have, will develop, or are most at risk or developing pulmonary fibrosis have elevated levels of CHI3L1. In some embodiments, the methods comprise administering an agonist of IL-13Rα2 or an inhibitor of CRTH2 to the subject.
Abstract:
The methods and assays described herein relate to the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of subjects with emphysema, COPD, and/or cigarette-induced lung damage. In some embodiments, the methods and assays relate to subjects with a decreased level of NLRX1 expression. In some embodiments, the methods and assays relate to the administration of an agonist of NLRX1 and/or an inhibitor of MAVS.
Abstract:
The methods and assays described herein relate to the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of subjects with emphysema, COPD, and/or cigarette-induced lung damage. In some embodiments, the methods and assays relate to subjects with a decreased level of NLRX1 expression. In some embodiments, the methods and assays relate to the administration of an agonist of NLRX1 and/or an inhibitor of MAVS.
Abstract:
The present invention provides compositions and methods for the detection, treatment, and prevention of a kidney injury. The invention relates to the discovery that chitinase 3-like 1/Brp-39/YKL-40 serves as both a biomarker for the degree of kidney injury and a critical mediator of a reparative response in the kidney.