Journal of Otolaryngology and Ophthalmology of Shandong University ›› 2026, Vol. 40 ›› Issue (6): 70-75.

• Airway Allergic Diseases: From Mechanism to Practice • Previous Articles    

Mechanism of telomere dysfunction inducing ROS-promoted airway Th2-type inflammation

SU Yilin1, XUE Jinmei1,2   

  1. 1. The Second Clinical Medical College, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan 030000, Shanxi, China2. Department of Otorhinolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery, The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University/Shanxi Engineering Research Center of AI Intelligent Big Data Platform for Airway Allergy Control and Demonstration/Shanxi Key Laboratory of Rapid Diagnosis and Precision Treatment of Airway Allergic Diseases/Shanxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Neuroimmune Research on Inflammatory Diseases of Airway, Taiyuan 030001, Shanxi, China
  • Published:2026-11-03

Abstract: Th2-mediated airway inflammation has emerged as a global health concern due to its increasing prevalence and poor clinical outcomes. A correlation exists between telomere dysfunction and Th2-mediated airway inflammatory diseases. Current research findings from both domestic and international studies indicate that telomere dysfunction can drive mitochondrial dysfunction, induce redox imbalance to promote reactive oxygen species(ROS)production, thereby triggering a cascade of inflammatory mediators, ultimately leading to Th2-mediated inflammation. This paper reviews research findings on the subject and further explores potential mechanisms, with the aim of developing new interventions and providing fresh insights and advances for the study and treatment of related diseases.

Key words: Telomere dysfunction, ROS, Th2-type inflammation, Allergic rhinitis, Chronic rhinosinusitis, Allergic asthma

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  • R765.21
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