Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Xiaofan Lai"
- Xiaofan Lai's recent research focuses primarily on the mechanisms involved in pulmonary fibrosis and cancer progression, with significant emphasis on the roles of integrins and inflammatory pathways in these diseases.
- Key findings include the identification of osteoglycin's role in modulating TGF-β signaling in lung myofibroblasts to combat pulmonary fibrosis and the discovery of integrin β5's involvement in enhancing TGFBR2 recycling in gastric cancer metastasis.
- Additional studies highlight the potential therapeutic benefits of dexmedetomidine in treating pulmonary fibrosis and the establishment of diagnostic hub genes related to neutrophil involvement in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, signaling a push towards improved understanding and treatment of these conditions.