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Airway epithelial cell cultures for studying obstructive lung disease effects of IL-13 and cigarette smoke
The studies presented in this thesis were aimed at developing and using in vitro models that could benefit research towards understanding asthma and COPD. We used an in vitro model representing a Th2-high gene signature and studied how this gene signature may be affected by external factors such as cigarette smoke or drugs. Using these in vitro models may help to predict clinical outcomes, although they will require extensive validation. We also investigated the possibility of using primary human airway epithelial cells to model bacterial and viral exacerbations. Whereas this model is currently still under investigation, it could be particularly useful to study possible biomarkers of exacerbations and how these may be affected by external factors. Additionally, we also developed a new method to expand and differentiate mouse tracheal epithelial cells in vitro.
Overall, studying airway epithelial cells may provide important...
The studies presented in this thesis were aimed at developing and using in vitro models that could benefit research towards understanding asthma and COPD. We used an in vitro model representing a Th2-high gene signature and studied how this gene signature may be affected by external factors such as cigarette smoke or drugs. Using these in vitro models may help to predict clinical outcomes, although they will require extensive validation. We also investigated the possibility of using primary human airway epithelial cells to model bacterial and viral exacerbations. Whereas this model is currently still under investigation, it could be particularly useful to study possible biomarkers of exacerbations and how these may be affected by external factors. Additionally, we also developed a new method to expand and differentiate mouse tracheal epithelial cells in vitro.
Overall, studying airway epithelial cells may provide important clues for understanding disease pathogenesis, lead to identification of new treatment targets, and may provide important biomarkers. Using airway epithelial cells and their derived biomarkers could significantly improve our understanding in disease phenotypes of asthma and COPD. Additionally, with increasing knowledge of the disease phenotypes, we could better address the unmet need in treatment of asthma and COPD.
- All authors
- Mertens, T.C.J.
- Supervisor
- Hiemstra, P.S.; Taube, C.
- Committee
- Toes, R.E.M.; Postma, D.S.; Gosens, R.
- Qualification
- Doctor (dr.)
- Awarding Institution
- Medicine / Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) , Leiden University
- Date
- 2018-05-09
- ISBN (print)
- 9789090308524