Protein kinase R-like endoplasmic reticulum kinase is a mediator of stretch in ventilator-induced lung injury
Abstract Background Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a severe form of lung injury characterized by damage to the epithelial barrier with subsequent pulmonary edema and hypoxic respiratory failure. ARDS is a significant medical problem in intensive care units with associated high care co...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-08-01
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Series: | Respiratory Research |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12931-018-0856-2 |