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※ introduction Pulmonary fibrosis is a condition in which the lungs become scarred over time.[1] Symptoms include shortness of breath, a dry cough, feeling tired, weight loss, and nail clubbing.[1] Complications may include pulmonary hypertension, respiratory failure, pneumothorax, and lung cancer.[2]
Causes include environmental pollution, certain medications, connective tissue diseases, infections, and interstitial lung diseases.[1][3][6] However, in most cases the cause is unknown, and termed idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.[1][3] Diagnosis may be based on symptoms, medical imaging, lung biopsy, and lung function tests.[1]
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Wiki: Lung fibrosis
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Wiki: Lung fibrosis
| PTMD ID | UniProt Accession | Entrez ID | Gene Name | Protein Name | Organism |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PTMD00189 | P08670 | 7431 | VIM | Vimentin | Homo sapiens |
