Function of epithelial stem cell in the repair of alveolar injury
Abstract Alveoli are the functional units of blood-gas exchange in the lung and thus are constantly exposed to outside environments and frequently encounter pathogens, particles and other harmful substances. For example, the alveolar epithelium is one of the primary targets of the SARS-CoV-2 virus t...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-04-01
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Series: | Stem Cell Research & Therapy |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13287-022-02847-7 |