Airway Mucus and Asthma: The Role of MUC5AC and MUC5B
Asthma is characterized by mucus abnormalities. Airway epithelial hyperplasia and metaplasia result in changes in stored and secreted mucin and the production of a pathologic mucus gel. Mucus transport is impaired, culminating in mucus plugging and airway obstruction—a major cause of morbidity in as...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-11-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical Medicine |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/6/12/112 |