Wound-induced calcium waves in alveolar type II cells

Alveolar type II epithelial (ATII) cells repopulate the alveolus after acute lung injury. We hypothesized that injury would initiate signals in nearby survivors.

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Published in:American journal of physiology. Lung cellular and molecular physiology 1997-12, Vol.17 (6), p.L1242-L1248
Main Authors: HINMAN, L. E, BEILMAN, G. J, GROEHLER, K. E, SAMMAK, P. J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Air breathing
Biological and medical sciences
Calcium
Cellular biology
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Injuries
Lungs
Respiratory system: anatomy, metabolism, gas exchange, ventilatory mechanics, respiratory hemodynamics
Vertebrates: respiratory system
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Summary:Alveolar type II epithelial (ATII) cells repopulate the alveolus after acute lung injury. We hypothesized that injury would initiate signals in nearby survivors.
ISSN:1040-0605
1522-1504