Take a deep breath: pulmonary research inspires.
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1172/JCI65404 and PMC identifier 3408760.
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Abstract
The lung is a complex organ with multiple functions; in addition to facilitating gas exchange, it also serves as the first line of defense against inhaled environmental pathogens and toxins. Given these critical roles, disruption of normal cell function or cell-cell interactions can have devastating health consequences. The articles of this Review Series highlight recent progress in understanding the pathophysiology of several pulmonary diseases and suggest how these insights are leading to the development of new therapeutic strategies.
Medical subject headings
- Lung