Protease-activated receptor-2 (PAR2) mutation attenuates airway fibrosis in mice during the exacerbation of house dust mite‑induced allergic lung disease by multi‑walled carbon nanotubes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pulmonary exposure to multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) induces potent pro-inflammatory and pro-fibrotic responses in mouse models of allergic lung disease. We recently reported that MWCNTs exacerbated components of house dust mite (HDM)-induced allergic lung disease, including eosinophilic inflammation, mucous cell metaplasia and airway fibrosis. Protease-activated receptor 2 (PAR2) plays a significant role in the development of various respiratory diseases, including asthma and pulmonary fibrosis. However, studies investigating the function of PAR2 in allergic lung disease have produced variable results. To further define the role of PAR2 in pulmonary pathology, we investigated the effects of MWCNTs on HDM-induced allergic lung disease in PAR2-mutant mice.

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SUBMITTER: Tisch LJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11889904 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature