Epithelial cells produce molecules that alter the growth and differentiation of mesenchymal
cells, trigger the adhesion to endothelial cells and recruitment of inflammatory leukocytes …

Hypertonic saline (HTS) induces bronchoconstriction. Potential mechanisms were evaluated
in a human nasal provocation model. Aliquots of normal saline (1× NS, 100 μ l) and higher …

The determination of possible biomarkers in nasal secretion of healthy subjects can have a
role in early diagnosis of diseases such as rhinosinusitis. For this purpose, nasal lavage …

Rhinorrhea is a prominent symptom of the common cold. Although increases in vascular
permeability and serous cell secretion have been demonstrated in human nasal mucus …

The mucosal surface of the respiratory tract is a common site of entry of many viruses.
Molecular and cellular aspects of the interactions of respiratory viruses with the respiratory …

Background Herpes simplex virus infections are highly prevalent in humans. However, the
current therapeutics suffer important drawbacks such as limited results in neonates …

An in vitro model of the upper respiratory tract of the horse was developed to investigate
mechanisms of respiratory diseases. Four tissues of the upper respiratory tract of three …

Background Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a very common disease and a risk factor for allergic
asthma. The discovery of new biomarkers for the early detection of AR would improve the …

There is little information about specific changes in submucosal gland exocytosis in
diseases such as allergic rhinitis (AR), nonallergic rhinitis (NAR), and cystic fibrosis (CF) …

The surface epithelium lining the nasal airways is a potential target for inhaled contaminants
such as ozone, endotoxin, formaldehyde, tobacco smoke, and organic dusts. The epithelial …