What causes pulmonary fibrosis on a cellular level?

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A new UCLA Health study in mice has identified a new potential trigger for pulmonary fibrosis: lipid dysregulation (a fat imbalance) within alveolar macrophages. These are the immune cells that serve as the first line of defense against pathogens and tissue damage. Under normal conditions, they are essential for the maintenance and repair of the lung's airspaces. However, when these cells suffer…

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