Why a lab-made lung spray might calm down angry immune cells
Regulation of human alveolar macrophage inflammatory cytokines by tyloxapol: a component of the synthetic surfactant Exosurf.
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Scientists tested a lung spray called Exosurf and found one part, tyloxapol, made immune cells in a dish produce fewer inflammation signals when triggered by bacteria.
No biological mechanisms were identified in this study. This may be an epidemiological, observational, or survey-based study that reports associations rather than proposing causal biological pathways.
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Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Scientists tested a lung spray called Exosurf and found one part, tyloxapol, made immune cells in a dish produce fewer inflammation signals when triggered by bacteria.
No biological mechanisms were identified in this study. This may be an epidemiological, observational, or survey-based study that reports associations rather than proposing causal biological pathways.
Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses
Max 100Randomized Controlled Trials
Max 90Cohort Studies
Max 72Case-Control Studies
Max 58Cross-Sectional Studies
Max 44Case Reports & Case Series
Max 30Expert Opinion & Narrative Reviews
Max 53 / 44
Evidence Score
A snapshot of a population at a single point in time. Can identify correlations and prevalence, but cannot determine the direction of cause and effect.
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Thomassen MJ, Antal JM, Divis LT, Wiedemann HP