[Collagenase and diffuse interstitial pneumopathy]
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[Collagenase and diffuse interstitial pneumopathy]
Abstract
Chronic elastolytic activity in the lung is currently believed to be a major factor in pathogenesis of emphysema. Collagenase may have similar role in disorganizing lung collagen network, leading to fibrotic lung diseases (FLD). The possible involvement of collagenase in FLD is suggested by: 1) an increase collagenolitic activity in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid from patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis or adult respiratory distress syndrome; 2) the accumulation and the activation of cells able to produce collagenases in FLD: fibroblasts, macrophages, neutrophils and eosinophils. However the exact role of collagenase in FLD is still unknown: it could inhibit neocollagen deposition, limiting fibrotic process or lead to further destruction of collagen network. Recent data suggest that genomic macrophage activation (such the proto oncogene c-SIS) may lead to several cellular events: 1) increase number and activation of fibroblasts with collagen synthesis; 2) increase collagenase production resulting of accumulation and activation of fibroblasts, macrophages, neutrophils. So we conclude that such a genomic macrophage activation may be the major factor contributing to the collagen network damage leading to lung tissue fibrosis.
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