Physiology and pathophysiology of human airway mucus
The mucus clearance system is the dominant mechanical host defense system of the human
lung. Mucus is cleared from the lung by cilia and airflow, including both two-phase gas-liquid …
lung. Mucus is cleared from the lung by cilia and airflow, including both two-phase gas-liquid …
Muco-obstructive lung diseases
RC Boucher - New England Journal of Medicine, 2019 - Mass Medical Soc
Muco-Obstructive Lung Diseases This review covers the normal mechanisms of mucus
formation and how they are abnormal in common conditions—such as COPD, cystic fibrosis …
formation and how they are abnormal in common conditions—such as COPD, cystic fibrosis …
A mouse-adapted SARS-CoV-2 induces acute lung injury and mortality in standard laboratory mice
The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has caused extreme human suffering and economic harm. We
generated and characterized a new mouse-adapted SARS-CoV-2 virus that captures …
generated and characterized a new mouse-adapted SARS-CoV-2 virus that captures …
[HTML][HTML] SARS-CoV-2 reverse genetics reveals a variable infection gradient in the respiratory tract
The mode of acquisition and causes for the variable clinical spectrum of coronavirus disease
2019 (COVID-19) remain unknown. We utilized a reverse genetics system to generate a …
2019 (COVID-19) remain unknown. We utilized a reverse genetics system to generate a …
SARS-CoV-2 infection produces chronic pulmonary epithelial and immune cell dysfunction with fibrosis in mice
A subset of individuals who recover from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) develop
post-acute sequelae of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV …
post-acute sequelae of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV …
Secretory cells dominate airway CFTR expression and function in human airway superficial epithelia
Rationale: Identification of the specific cell types expressing CFTR (cystic fibrosis [CF]
transmembrane conductance regulator) is required for precision medicine therapies for CF …
transmembrane conductance regulator) is required for precision medicine therapies for CF …
A census of the lung: CellCards from LungMAP
The human lung plays vital roles in respiration, host defense, and basic physiology. Recent
technological advancements such as single-cell RNA sequencing and genetic lineage …
technological advancements such as single-cell RNA sequencing and genetic lineage …
Oxidative stress is the pivot for PM2. 5-induced lung injury
T Hou, L Zhu, Y Wang, L Peng - Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Fine particulate matter (PM2. 5) is a primary air pollutant recognized worldwide as a
serious threat to public health. PM2. 5, which has a diameter of less than 2.5 μm, is known to …
serious threat to public health. PM2. 5, which has a diameter of less than 2.5 μm, is known to …
Dissecting the cellular specificity of smoking effects and reconstructing lineages in the human airway epithelium
KC Goldfarbmuren, ND Jackson, SP Sajuthi… - Nature …, 2020 - nature.com
Cigarette smoke first interacts with the lung through the cellularly diverse airway epithelium
and goes on to drive development of most chronic lung diseases. Here, through single cell …
and goes on to drive development of most chronic lung diseases. Here, through single cell …
Respiratory microbiome and epithelial interactions shape immunity in the lungs
The airway epithelium represents a physical barrier to the external environment acting as
the first line of defence against potentially harmful environmental stimuli including microbes …
the first line of defence against potentially harmful environmental stimuli including microbes …