Modulation of lung epithelial functions by Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Microorganisms gain access to the airways and respiratory epithelial surface during normal breathing. Most inhaled microbes are trapped on the mucous layer coating the nasal epithelium and upper respiratory tract, and are cleared by ciliary motion. Microorganisms reaching the alveolar spaces are dep...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Trends in microbiology (Regular ed.) 2005-08, Vol.13 (8), p.389-397
Hauptverfasser:	Lau, Gee W., Hassett, Daniel J., Britigan, Bradley E.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biofilms Humans Lung Diseases - microbiology Pseudomonas aeruginosa Pseudomonas aeruginosa - physiology Pseudomonas Infections - microbiology Respiratory Mucosa - microbiology Virulence Factors
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