Role of Inflammatory Mediators in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Pathogenesis: Updates and Perspectives

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic, debilitating condition that affects the lungs and airways. It is characterized by persistent bronchitis, a condition exemplified by the inflammation of the bronchial tubes, the hypersecretion of mucus, emphysema, and the destruction of the a...

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Main Authors: Pankush, Khushboo Bharti, Rohit Pandey, Namita Srivastava, Shashank Kashyap, Deepak Kumar, Lokender Kumar, Sunil K. Suman, Sanjay K. S. Patel
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description Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic, debilitating condition that affects the lungs and airways. It is characterized by persistent bronchitis, a condition exemplified by the inflammation of the bronchial tubes, the hypersecretion of mucus, emphysema, and the destruction of the airway parenchyma. The combination of these conditions leads to persistent tissue damage, pulmonary fibrosis, and ongoing inflammation of the airways. The inflammatory response in COPD is a complex process that is orchestrated by a wide range of immune cells. These include lung epithelial cells, monocytes, macrophages, neutrophils, eosinophils, and T and B lymphocytes, among others. These cells work together to produce a wide range of inflammatory biomarkers that are involved in the pathogenesis of COPD. Some of the key inflammatory biomarkers that have been identified in COPD include a variety of cytokines, the C-reactive protein/serum albumin ratio, fibrinogen, soluble receptor for advanced glycation endproducts, club/clara cells in the lungs with a molecular weight of 16 kDa, surfactant protein D, adiponectin, reactive oxygen species, and proteases. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the role of immune cells and key inflammatory biomarkers in the development and progression of COPD. It will delve into the intricacies of the inflammatory response in COPD, exploring the various cell types and biomarkers that are involved in this process. By understanding the underlying mechanisms that drive COPD, we can better develop targeted treatments that can help to alleviate the symptoms of COPD.
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spelling doaj-art-8364540dabec46eab5a35b7f22f7fb6f2025-08-20T03:27:18ZengMDPI AGImmuno2673-56012025-04-01521310.3390/immuno5020013Role of Inflammatory Mediators in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Pathogenesis: Updates and PerspectivesPankush0Khushboo Bharti1Rohit Pandey2Namita Srivastava3Shashank Kashyap4Deepak Kumar5Lokender Kumar6Sunil K. Suman7Sanjay K. S. Patel8School of Biotechnology, Faculty of Applied Sciences and Biotechnology, Shoolini University, Solan 173229, Himachal Pradesh, IndiaDepartment of Biotechnology, Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, Srinagar 246174, Uttarakhand, IndiaDepartment of Biotechnology, Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, Srinagar 246174, Uttarakhand, IndiaSchool of Biotechnology, Faculty of Applied Sciences and Biotechnology, Shoolini University, Solan 173229, Himachal Pradesh, IndiaSchool of Biotechnology, Faculty of Applied Sciences and Biotechnology, Shoolini University, Solan 173229, Himachal Pradesh, IndiaDepartment of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shoolini University, Solan 173229, Himachal Pradesh, IndiaSchool of Biotechnology, Faculty of Applied Sciences and Biotechnology, Shoolini University, Solan 173229, Himachal Pradesh, IndiaMaterial Resource Efficiency Division, CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum, Haridwar Road, Dehradun 248005, Uttarakhand, IndiaDepartment of Biotechnology, Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, Srinagar 246174, Uttarakhand, IndiaChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic, debilitating condition that affects the lungs and airways. It is characterized by persistent bronchitis, a condition exemplified by the inflammation of the bronchial tubes, the hypersecretion of mucus, emphysema, and the destruction of the airway parenchyma. The combination of these conditions leads to persistent tissue damage, pulmonary fibrosis, and ongoing inflammation of the airways. The inflammatory response in COPD is a complex process that is orchestrated by a wide range of immune cells. These include lung epithelial cells, monocytes, macrophages, neutrophils, eosinophils, and T and B lymphocytes, among others. These cells work together to produce a wide range of inflammatory biomarkers that are involved in the pathogenesis of COPD. Some of the key inflammatory biomarkers that have been identified in COPD include a variety of cytokines, the C-reactive protein/serum albumin ratio, fibrinogen, soluble receptor for advanced glycation endproducts, club/clara cells in the lungs with a molecular weight of 16 kDa, surfactant protein D, adiponectin, reactive oxygen species, and proteases. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the role of immune cells and key inflammatory biomarkers in the development and progression of COPD. It will delve into the intricacies of the inflammatory response in COPD, exploring the various cell types and biomarkers that are involved in this process. By understanding the underlying mechanisms that drive COPD, we can better develop targeted treatments that can help to alleviate the symptoms of COPD.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-5601/5/2/13cytokineschronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseinflammationoxidative stressimmune response
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Lokender Kumar
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Role of Inflammatory Mediators in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Pathogenesis: Updates and Perspectives
Immuno
cytokines
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
inflammation
oxidative stress
immune response
title Role of Inflammatory Mediators in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Pathogenesis: Updates and Perspectives
title_full Role of Inflammatory Mediators in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Pathogenesis: Updates and Perspectives
title_fullStr Role of Inflammatory Mediators in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Pathogenesis: Updates and Perspectives
title_full_unstemmed Role of Inflammatory Mediators in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Pathogenesis: Updates and Perspectives
title_short Role of Inflammatory Mediators in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Pathogenesis: Updates and Perspectives
title_sort role of inflammatory mediators in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease pathogenesis updates and perspectives
topic cytokines
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
inflammation
oxidative stress
immune response
url https://www.mdpi.com/2673-5601/5/2/13
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