Cheng-Zu Zhang

The role of the gut–lung axis in persistent inflammation and disease progression in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: mechanistic evidence and therapeutic implications

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a highly prevalent chronic respiratory disease worldwide, and the mechanisms underlying its persistent airway inflammation, systemic inflammation, and acute exacerbations remain incompletely understood. In recent years, the concept of the gut-lung axis has provided a new...