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Regulated Mucin Secretion from Airway Epithelial Cells

Secretory epithelial cells of the proximal airways synthesize and secrete gel-forming polymeric mucins. The secreted mucins adsorb water to form mucus that is propelled by neighboring ciliated cells, providing a mobile barrier which removes inhaled particles and pathogens from the lungs. Several fea...

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Autores principales: Adler, Kenneth B., Tuvim, Michael J., Dickey, Burton F.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Frontiers Media S.A. 2013
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3776272/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24065956
http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2013.00129