Influenza A virus diffusion through mucus gel networks.
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DOI: 10.1038/s42003-022-03204-3
Abstract: Mucus in the lung plays an essential role as a barrier to infection by viral pathogens such as influenza A virus (IAV). Previous work determined mucin-associated sialic acid acts as a decoy receptor for IAV… read more here.
Keywords: mucus gel; mucus; diffusion; influenza virus ... See more keywords
The Mucin Gene MUC5B Is Required for Normal Lung Function
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DOI: 10.1164/rccm.202201-0064ed
Abstract: Airways have a mucus lining that protects the lungs from the deleterious effects of exposure to inhaled particles, pathogens, and gases. Airway mucus is a gel in which the polymer network consists of heavily glycosylated… read more here.
Keywords: mucus gel; lung; pathology; airway mucus ... See more keywords