Dopamine, norepinephrine, and vasopressin accelerate particle transport velocity in murine tracheal epithelium via substance-specific receptor pathways: dependency on intra- and extracellular Ca2+ sources

• Main Authors: Götz Schmidt (Author), Isabelle Greif (Author), Sabrina Müller (Author), Melanie Markmann (Author), Fabian Edinger (Author), Michael Sander (Author), Christian Koch (Author), Michael Henrich (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundThe unique ability of the respiratory tract to protect the integrity of the airways by removing potentially harmful substances is defined as mucociliary clearance. This complex physiological mechanism protects the lower airways by ridding them of pollutants and pathogens. This study aimed...