Characterisation of human bronchial epithelial response to injury and identification of potential resident progenitor cells in vitro

As the first line of defence against external stimuli, the airway epithelium undergoes frequent injury during an adult life. This is countered by repair mechanisms that ensure the integrity of the epithelium. It has been established that there are resident stem/progenitor cells localized within spec...

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Main Author: Nijmeh, Hala S.
Published: University of Nottingham 2009
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.514838