Role of Collagen in Airway Mechanics

Role of Collagen in Airway Mechanics

Collagen is the most abundant airway extracellular matrix component and is the primary determinant of mechanical airway properties. Abnormal airway collagen deposition is associated with the pathogenesis and progression of airway disease. Thus, understanding how collagen affects healthy airway tissu...

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Main Authors: Lumei Liu, Brooke Stephens, Maxwell Bergman, Anne May, Tendy Chiang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Bioengineering
Subjects:
collagen
airway mechanics
stiffness
airway disease
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5354/8/1/13

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