Glycated Albumin Triggers an Inflammatory Response in the Human Airway Epithelium and Causes an Increase in Ciliary Beat Frequency

The role of inflammation in airway epithelial cells and its regulation are important in several respiratory diseases. When disease is present, the barrier between the pulmonary circulation and the airway epithelium is damaged, allowing serum proteins to enter the airways. We identified that human gl...

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Main Authors: Moira L. Aitken, Ranjani Somayaji, Thomas R. Hinds, Maricela Pier, Karla Droguett, Mariana Rios, Shawn J. Skerrett, Manuel Villalon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Physiology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2021.653177/full