A sticky end for gastrointestinal helminths; the role of the mucus barrier
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DOI: 10.1111/pim.12517
Abstract: Gastrointestinal (GI) nematodes are a group of successful multicellular parasites that have evolved to coexist within the intestinal niche of multiple species. It is estimated that over 10% of the world's population are chronically infected… read more here.
Keywords: role mucus; nematode infections; mucus barrier; mucus ... See more keywords
Autopsy and Imaging Studies of Mucus in Asthma. Lessons Learned about Disease Mechanisms and the Role of Mucus in Airflow Obstruction
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DOI: 10.1513/annalsats.201807-485aw
Abstract: &NA; Autopsy studies in fatal asthma have clearly documented the central role of airway plugging with pathologic mucus in the pathophysiology of death from asthma, but the role of mucus plugs in chronic severe asthma… read more here.
Keywords: airflow obstruction; mucus plugs; role mucus; mucus ... See more keywords