Airway Secretion Physiological Bases for the Control of Mucous Hypersecretion - Lung Biology in Health and Disease

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Publisher's Synopsis

This superior single-source reference provides in-depth, up-to-date information on the cellular, molecular, morphological, and physiological aspects of airway secretion, in addition to the biochemistry, rheology, and gene expression of airway mucus.
Examining submucosal gland secretion, surface goblet cell secretion, and ion (or fluid) transport across the epithelium, Airway Secretion…

explores the molecular and cellular concepts of exocrine glands applicable to airway secretion

describes the rheological and biochemical aspects of airway secretion defense mechanisms

discusses airway secretion in pathologic conditions

analyzes airway hypersecretion in cystic fibrosis, chronic bronchitis, and bronchial asthma

surveys the possibilities of treating airway hypersecretion

and more!

Book information

ISBN:	9780824788438
Publisher:	Taylor and Francis
Imprint:	CRC Press
Pub date:	12 Jan 1994
DEWEY:	612.2
DEWEY edition:	20
Language:	English
Number of pages:	744
Weight:	1315g
Height:	279mm
Width:	216mm
Spine width:	37mm