Dr. Gary W Hunninghake MD
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
200 Hawkins Dr Iowa City IA, 52242About
Dr. Gary Hunninghake practices Pulmonology in Iowa City, IA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Hunninghake manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.
Education and Training
Univ of Ks Sch of Med, Kansas City Ks 1972
Board Certification
Allergy and ImmunologyAmerican Board of Allergy and ImmunologyABAI
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- A phosphatidylcholine-specific phospholipase C regulates activation of p42/44 mitogen-activated protein kinases in lipopolysaccharide-stimulated human alveolar macrophages.
- Both Erk and p38 kinases are necessary for cytokine gene transcription.
- Respiratory epithelial cells release interleukin-8 in response to a thermophilic bacteria that causes hypersensitivity pneumonitis.
- Viral infection modulates expression of hypersensitivity pneumonitis.
- Human alveolar macrophages are markedly deficient in REF-1 and AP-1 DNA binding activity.
- Variable airway responsiveness to inhaled lipopolysaccharide.
- Computer recognition of regional lung disease patterns.
- The p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase is required for NF-kappaB-dependent gene expression. The role of TATA-binding protein (TBP).
- ATS/ERS/WASOG statement on sarcoidosis. American Thoracic Society/European Respiratory Society/World Association of Sarcoidosis and other Granulomatous Disorders.
- ATS/ERS/WASOG statement on sarcoidosis. Sarcoidosis Statement Committee. American Thoracic Society. European Respiratory Society. World Association for Sarcoidosis and Other Granulomatous Disorders.
- Activation of ERK2 by respiratory syncytial virus in A549 cells is linked to the production of interleukin 8.
- Asbestos stimulation triggers differential cytokine release from human monocytes and alveolar macrophages.
- A constitutive active MEK --> ERK pathway negatively regulates NF-kappa B-dependent gene expression by modulating TATA-binding protein phosphorylation.
- Effects of ragweed and Th-2 cytokines on the secretion of IL-8 in human airway epithelial cells.
- Protein kinase C zeta plays a central role in activation of the p42/44 mitogen-activated protein kinase by endotoxin in alveolar macrophages.
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