Projects: Unit of Lung and Airway Research
Th17-associated cytokines and host defense in smokers
This project characterizes the pathogenic role of Th17-associated cytokines in the increased susceptibility to infections that signifies long-term smokers, in particular in those who suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with or without chronic bronchitis.
Financing
- The Swedish Heart-Lung Foundation
- ALF
Contact person
Anders Lindén
Professor/Senior PhysicianThe IL-36 family of cytokines in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
This project will assess whether members of the IL-36 family of cytokines are involved in COPD, with and without chronic bronchitis. Additionally, the project will assess the downstream immunologic effects of IL-36 receptor stimulation in structural lung and immune cells.
Financing
- European Respiratory Society
- The Swedish Heart-Lung Foundation
Contact person
Cadmium as a pathogenic factor in tobacco smokers
This project explores the pathogenic role of cadmium in the development of COPD, among long-term smokers, in particular the role of cadmium in the distortion of pulmonary host defense.
Financing
- The Swedish Heart-Lung Foundation
- ALF