The following is a summary of "Radiation decreases bronchial epithelial progenitor function as assessed by organoid formation ...

Epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT) appears to be involved in the formation of peribronchiolar fibrosis. This study examines the EMT process in human bronchial epithelial cells (HBECs) from non ...

Normal controls did not show the lesions reported here except for rare foci of bronchial metaplasia ... response on the part of the respiratory epithelium or a relation to "oxygen poisoning ...

The lung alveolar region experiences remodeling during several acute and chronic lung diseases, as for instance idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a fatal disease, whose onset is correlated with ...

For a comprehensive discussion of solid-state detectors and charge-sensitive preamplifiers see Inst. Rad. Eng. Trans., NS–8, No. 1 (1961). Biological half-lives for some other organs are given ...

The nasal epithelium represents the first line of defense against inhaled pathogens, allergens, and irritants and plays a key role in the pathogenesis of a spectrum of acute and chronic airways ...

The term "smoker's lung" refers to lung damage caused by smoking cigarettes. Over time, the chemicals in cigarettes damage the airways and lungs, leading to lung and respiratory diseases. Damage to ...

IgE transport in both directions through the gastrointestinal epithelium may be involved in early sensitization to allergens. Studies of the mechanism of early sensitization may suggest means of ...

Intermittent: <4 days/week or for <4 weeks Persistent: >4 days/week or for >4 weeks Pollen, house dust mite and animal dander IgE mediated Bronchial asthma Episodic or recurrent breathlessness ...