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Understanding the development of the respiratory glands.
Developmental dynamics : an official publication of the American Association of Anatomists - 1 Apr 2015
May Alison, Tucker Abigail
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BACKGROUND: The submucosal glands (SMGs) of the respiratory system are specialized structures essential for maintaining airway homeostasis. The significance of SMGs is highlighted by their involvement in respiratory diseases such as cystic fibrosis, asthma and chronic bronchitis, where their phenotype and function are severely altered. Uncovering the normal development of the airway SMGs is essential to elucidate...
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