Airway epithelial wounds in rhesus monkey generate ionic currents that guide cell migration to promote healing.
Published in Journal of Applied Physiology
Damage to the respiratory epithelium is one of the most critical steps to many life-threatening diseases, such as acute respiratory distress syndrome and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The mechanisms underlying repair of the damaged epithelium have not yet been fully elucidated. Here we provide experimental evidence suggesting a novel mecha...
