The airway epithelium: more than just a structural barrier
The mammalian airway is lined by a variety of specialized epithelial cells that not only serve as a physical barrier but also respond to environment-induced damage through the release of biologically active factors and constant cellular renewal. The lung epithelium responds to environmental insults...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2011-08-01
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| Series: | Therapeutic Advances in Respiratory Disease |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/1753465810396539 |