Heterogeneous groups of alveolar type II cells in lung homeostasis and repair

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Alveoli are the gas-exchanging units of the lung, and the alveolar barrier is often a key battleground where pathogens, allergens, and other insults from the environment are encountered. This is seen in the current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, as alveolar epithelium is one of the major targets of SARS-COV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Thus, it is essential to understand the mechanisms in...

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