Stem cells in airway smooth muscle: state of the art.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2008
Abstract
Very little is known regarding the function, origin, and turnover of airway smooth muscle (ASM). In this article, we discuss the embryological development of ASM, and provide information regarding candidate mesenchymal ASM progenitor cell populations specifically in relation to airway remodeling. This review also highlights the current limitations in studying ASM biology, and underscores the need for novel molecular tools and markers that will refine our understanding of this cell type in lung homeostasis and disease.
Volume
5
Issue
1
First Page
11
Last Page
14
ISSN
1546-3222
Published In/Presented At
Murphy, J., Summer, R., & Fine, A. (2008). Stem cells in airway smooth muscle: state of the art. Proceedings of the American Thoracic Society, 5(1), 11–14. https://doi.org/10.1513/pats.200704-052VS
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
18094079
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article