Mathematical Modeling of Mucociliary Clearance: A Mini-Review
Mucociliary clearance is an important innate host defense of the mammalian respiratory system, as it traps foreign substances, including pollutants, pathogens, and allergens, and transports them out of the airway. The underlying mechanism of the actuation and coordination of cilia, the interplay bet...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-07-01
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| Series: | Cells |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/8/7/736 |