Airway Protection-A Role for Vagal P2RY1 Receptors.

Moayedi, Yalda; Pitman, Michael J; de Nooij, Joriene C · Cell · 2020

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Abstract

Recent events bring the importance of respiratory health to the forefront of our collective attention. In this issue of Cell, a new study by Prescott and Umans et al. reveals how a dedicated laryngeal sensory motor reflex circuit protects our airways from aspirated foods or liquids.

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