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Oct 2026
Basal Stem Cell Signaling Pathways Regulating Collective Epithelial Cell Migration and Airway Repair
The airway epithelium serves as a critical barrier against pathogens, allergens, and other environmental insults. Disruption of this barrier contributes to respiratory diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, making rapid epithelial repair essential for maintaining lung function. Basal cells (BCs), the p...
S. Nagarajan, E.-C. Liu, A. L. Ryan
· American Journal of Physiolo... · 0 citations