The recent advances about the action of polypeptide growth factors on apoptosis and interstitial fibrosis in obstructive nephropathy are reviewed.

就近年来多肽生长因子在梗阻肾细胞凋亡、间质纤维化中起作用的研究进展作一综述。

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But in conditions such as cystic fibrosis or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the "brush" fails to work properly, they suggest, becoming squashed and trapping mucus, which then becomes stuck to cells.

BBC: 'Brush' offers clues to fighting lung disease

Professor Danny McAuley from the Centre for Infection and Immunity, a partner in developing the new nanomedicine, said that, if successful, this nanomedicine could also have application in other common lung disorders such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Cystic Fibrosis.

BBC: lungs