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Immunoglobulin A Mucosal Immunity and Altered Respiratory Epithelium in Cystic Fibrosis
The respiratory epithelium represents the first chemical, immune, and physical barrier against inhaled noxious materials, particularly pathogens in cystic fibrosis. Local mucus thickening, altered mucociliary clearance, and reduced pH due to CFTR protein dysfunction favor bacterial overgrowth and ex...
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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MDPI
2021
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8700636/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34944110 http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/cells10123603 |