An acute respiratory distress syndrome drug development collaboration stimulated by the Virginia Drug Discovery Consortium (IMAGE)

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An acute respiratory distress syndrome drug development collaboration stimulated by the Virginia Drug Discovery Consortium

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Schematic representation of the acute injury caused to a healthy alveolus after exposure to SARS-CoV-2, other viruses and pulmonary toxins. Resident endothelial, epithelial, macrophages and fibroblasts become pro-inflammatory. Neutrophils migrate into the alveolus and are activated to a pro-inflammatory state. Created with the assistance of BioRender.com.

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Lazo, et al.

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