Epithelial cells lining the airways and the respiratory compartment may, and certainly when
exposed to an inflammatory milieu, display an altered functioning, which could contribute to …

Respiratory diseases are frequently characterised by epithelial injury, airway inflammation,
defective tissue repair, and airway remodelling. This may occur in a subacute or chronic …

Epithelial cells represent the most important surface of contact in the body and form the first
line of defence of the body to external environment. Consequently, epithelia have numerous …

The pulmonary epithelium forms a continuous lining to the airways and to the environment.
In addition to its mechanical and transport functions, the epithelium may also contribute to …

Respiratory diseases are frequently characterised by epithelial injury, airway inflammation,
defective tissue repair, and airway remodelling. This may occur in a subacute or chronic …

The epithelial cells that line the airway consist of several different types including ciliated
columnar cells, basal cells and secretory/goblet cells. The distribution pattern of the different …

Publisher Summary This chapter focuses on epithelial cells and their role in the
pathogenesis of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Epithelial cells …

The airway epithelial cell is the initial cell type impacted both by inhaled environmental
factors, such as pathogens, allergens, and pollutants, and inhaled medications for airway …

Chronic pulmonary diseases such as asthma, COPD, and Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis are
significant causes of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Currently, there is no radical …

Chronic pulmonary diseases such as asthma, COPD, and Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis are
significant causes of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Currently, there is no radical …