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12 hours ago

Carbon Dioxide May Drive Lung Damage in COPD - News Center

Chronic hypercapnia actively drives structural lung remodeling and worsens COPD features by inducing airway smooth muscle hypertrophy, ECM deposition, and vascular remodeling.
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2 months ago

Merck Breathes Life Into Its Respiratory Prospects With $10B Deal to Buy Verona Pharma - MedCity News

Merck has agreed to acquire Verona Pharma for $10 billion, gaining access to its first-in-class drug Ohtuvayre, which treats chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This acquisition is crucial as Merck seeks assets amid an impending revenue drop from its top product losing patent protection.
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