American Journal of Physiology. Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology
Overview
The American Journal of Physiology: Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology is a renowned scientific journal that publishes cutting-edge research in the field of lung biology and physiology. It focuses on cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying lung function, including respiratory mechanics, gas exchange, pulmonary circulation, and lung development. The journal serves as a valuable resource for researchers, clinicians, and students interested in understanding the intricate workings of the lungs and their role in health and disease.
Details
Details
Abbr.
Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol
Publisher
American Physiological Society
Start
1989
End
Continuing
Frequency
Twice monthly, 2012-
p-ISSN
1040-0605
e-ISSN
1522-1504
Country
United States
Language
English
Specialties
Cell Biology
Molecular Biology
Physiology
Pulmonary Medicine
Molecular Biology
Physiology
Pulmonary Medicine
Metrics
Metrics
h-index / Ranks: 918
181
SJR / Ranks: 2347
1339
CiteScore / Ranks: 1607
9.50
JIF / Ranks: 1632
4.9
Recent Articles
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Beaumont A, Raduka A, Gao N, Lee C, Chatburn R, Rezaee F
Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40059636
The increasing use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) among adolescents poses significant public health risks. This study investigates the impact of e-cigs on the airway epithelial barrier, focusing on apical junctional...
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Daniel K, Gaudet C, Hamraghani A, Ben Fadel N, Yeganeh B, Jankov R
Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40059632
Deficient nitric oxide (NO) signaling plays a critical role in the pathogenesis of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD); however, clinical trials of inhaled NO (iNO) as preventive therapy for BPD have shown...
3.
Willems S, Qian S, Lang P, Overtoom B, Alimostafazadeh S, Fuentes-Mateos R, et al.
Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol
. 2025 Feb;
328(4):L497-L511.
PMID: 39993028
Tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase [TRAP, gene acid phosphatase 5 ( gene name for TRAP)] is highly expressed in alveolar macrophages with proposed roles in lung inflammation and lung fibrosis development. We...
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Murthy S, Seabold D, Gautam L, Caceres A, Sease R, Calvert B, et al.
Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol
. 2025 Feb;
PMID: 39982813
Bronchial epithelial cells derived from the tracheo-bronchial regions of human airways (HBECs) provide a valuable model for studying pathological mechanisms and evaluating therapeutics. This cell population comprises a mixed population...
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Kurbanov D, Ahangari F, Adams T, De Man R, Tang J, Carlon M, et al.
Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol
. 2025 Feb;
328(3):L456-L462.
PMID: 39970931
In this research, we delve into the association between epigenetic aging and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a debilitating lung disease that progresses over time. Utilizing the Illumina MethylationEPIC array, we...
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Possmayer F, Veldhuizen R, Veldhuizen R, Jobe A
Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol
. 2025 Feb;
PMID: 39951688
When pulmonary surfactant was first detected in the 1950s by Pattle and Clements, many thousands of infants perished each year due to a respiratory illness termed Hyaline Membrane Disease. Hyaline...
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Uribe S, Shany E, Zhang Y, Wu A, Dan W, Perez-Zoghbi J, et al.
Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol
. 2025 Feb;
328(4):L526-L537.
PMID: 39937635
Recent studies have linked deficiencies in β-carotene ingestion and its metabolites with an increased risk and severity of asthma exacerbations. We demonstrate that β-ionone, a β-carotene metabolite, dose-dependently relaxes upper...
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Mohammadi A, De Luca D, Gauda E
Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol
. 2025 Feb;
328(4):L512-L525.
PMID: 39924963
Neonatal acute respiratory distress syndrome (NARDS) is a severe and potentially life-threatening form of lung injury recently defined by the International Neonatal ARDS Consensus. It is marked by extensive lung...
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Shorey-Kendrick L, Crosland B, Schabel M, Messaoudi I, Guo M, Drake M, et al.
Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol
. 2025 Feb;
328(3):L463-L477.
PMID: 39903192
Prenatal cannabis use is rising, in part due to legalization and perceptions of safety. The impact of prenatal cannabis exposure on offspring development, especially respiratory health, remains largely unknown. The...
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Birnhuber A, Biasin V, Jain P, Kwiatkowski G, Boiarina E, Wilhelm J, et al.
Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol
. 2025 Feb;
328(3):L413-L429.
PMID: 39903186
Lung vessel remodeling leads to increased pulmonary vascular resistance, causing pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), and consequently right ventricular hypertrophy and failure. In patients suffering from systemic sclerosis (SSc), PAH can...