A new method to improve the clinical evaluation of cystic fibrosis patients by mucus viscoelastic properties.

A new method to improve the clinical evaluation of cystic fibrosis patients by mucus viscoelastic properties.

In cystic fibrosis (CF) patients airways mucus shows an increased viscoelasticity due to the concentration of high molecular weight components. Such mucus thickening eventually leads to bacterial overgrowth and prevents mucus clearance. The altered rheological behavior of mucus results in chronic lu...

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Main Authors: Giovanna Tomaiuolo, Giulia Rusciano, Sergio Caserta, Antonio Carciati, Vincenzo Carnovale, Pasquale Abete, Antonio Sasso, Stefano Guido
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3880261?pdf=render

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