Laminin-332 alters connexin profile, dye coupling and intercellular Ca<sup>2+ </sup>waves in ciliated tracheal epithelial cells

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Tracheal epithelial cells are anchored to a dynamic basement membrane that contains a variety of extracellular matrix proteins including collagens and laminins. During development, wound repair and disease of the airway epithelium, s...

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Main Authors: Olsen Colin E, Isakson Brant E, Boitano Scott
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-08-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/7/1/105