Physiological ageing of the lung is associated with dilatation of alveoli, enlargement of
airspaces, decrease in exchange surface area and loss of supporting tissue for peripheral …

… Cochand L, Isler P, Songeon F, Nicod LP. Human lung dendritic cells have an immature …
Nicod LP, Isler P. Alveolar macrophages in sarcoidosis coexpress high levels of CD86 (B7.2…

Metabolites from intestinal microbiota are key determinants of host-microbe mutualism and,
consequently, the health or disease of the intestinal tract. However, whether such host-…

… 27 Nicod LP, El Habre F: Adhesion molecules on human lung dendritic cells and their role …
44 Nicod LP, Isler P: Alveolar macrophages in sarcoidosis coexpress high levels of CD86 (B7.…

Microsatellite instability is an important characteristic of many tumor types 1–8 especially those
associated with hereditary non–polyposis colorectal carcinoma (HNPCC) syndrome 6–8 . …

Early interactions between lung dendritic cells (LDCs) and Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the
etiological agent of tuberculosis, are thought to be critical for mounting a protective anti-…

Human mononuclear phagocytes can modulate the turnover of extracellular matrix by producing
metalloproteinases such as 92-kD gelatinase and interstitial collagenase as well as the …

Epidemiological data point toward a critical period in early life during which environmental
cues can set an individual on a trajectory toward respiratory health or disease 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , …

Dietary fiber protects against chronic inflammatory diseases by dampening immune responses
through short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs). Here we examined the effect of dietary fiber in …

Positive-pressure mechanical ventilation supports gas exchange in patients with respiratory
failure but is also responsible for significant lung injury. In this study, we have developed an …