TTF-1 regulates α<sub>5 </sub>nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) subunits in proximal and distal lung epithelium

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) are ligand-gated ion channels comprised of five similar subunits that influence signal transduction and cell turnover. α<sub>5 </sub>is a structural subunit detected in many non-...

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Main Authors: Willnauer Charles P, Allison Camille H, Reynolds Paul R
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-12-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/11/1/175