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Author:   D.F. Rogers ,  M.I. Lethem
Publisher:   Birkhauser Verlag AG
Imprint:   Birkhauser Verlag AG
Edition:   1997 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.844kg
ISBN:  

9783764356910

ISBN 10:   376435691
Pages:   388
Publication Date:   23 September 1997
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

1. Airway Surface Liquid: Concepts and Measurements.- 2. Structure and Biochemistry of Human Respiratory Mucins.- 3. Airway Mucin Genes and Gene Products.- 4. The Microanatomy of Airway Mucus Secretion.- 5. Mechanisms Controlling Airway Ciliary Activity.- 6. Rheological Properties and Hydration of Airway Mucus.- 7. Goblet Cells: Physiology and Pharmacology.- 8. Airway Submucosal Glands: Physiology and Pharmacology.- 9. Mucus—Bacteria Interactions.- 10. Experimental Induction of Goblet Cell Hyperplasia In Vivo 227.- 11. Mucus Hypersecretion and Its Role in the Airway Obstruction of Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.- 12. Mucus and Airway Epithelium Alterations in Cystic Fibrosis.- 13. Drug—Mucus Interactions.- 14. Therapeutic Approaches to the Lung Problems in Cystic Fibrosis.- 15. Therapeutic Approaches to Airway Mucous Hypersecretion.

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