Understanding alveolarization to induce lung regeneration

Abstract Background Gas exchange represents the key physiological function of the lung, and is dependent upon proper formation of the delicate alveolar structure. Malformation or destruction of the alveolar gas-exchange regions are key histopathological hallmarks of diseases such as bronchopulmonary...

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Main Authors: José Alberto Rodríguez-Castillo, David Bravo Pérez, Aglaia Ntokou, Werner Seeger, Rory E. Morty, Katrin Ahlbrecht
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:Respiratory Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12931-018-0837-5