ISSN:
1476-4687
Source:
Nature Archives 1869 - 2009
Topics:
Biology
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Chemistry and Pharmacology
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Medicine
,
Natural Sciences in General
,
Physics
Notes:
[Auszug] The mucociliary system is responsible for clearing inhaled particles and pathogens from the airways. This important task is performed by the beating of cilia and the consequent movement of mucus from the lungs to the upper airways,. Because ciliary motility is enhanced by elevated intracellular ...
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/23743