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Analysis Of The Proteome Of Human Airway Epithelial Secretions., Mehboob Ali, Erik P Lillehoj, Yongsung Park, Yoshiyuki Kyo, K Chul Kim
Analysis Of The Proteome Of Human Airway Epithelial Secretions., Mehboob Ali, Erik P Lillehoj, Yongsung Park, Yoshiyuki Kyo, K Chul Kim
Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics Faculty Papers
BACKGROUND: Airway surface liquid, often referred to as mucus, is a thin layer of fluid covering the luminal surface that plays an important defensive role against foreign particles and chemicals entering the lungs. Airway mucus contains various macromolecules, the most abundant being mucin glycoproteins, which contribute to its defensive function. Airway epithelial cells cultured in vitro secrete mucins and nonmucin proteins from their apical surface that mimics mucus production in vivo. The current study was undertaken to identify the polypeptide constituents of human airway epithelial cell secretions to gain a better understanding of the protein composition of respiratory mucus.
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