Abstract
The aim of this review is to describe the role of respiratory epithelial cells in processes that contribute to the pathogenesis of lung disease in patients with cystic fibrosis.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Bacterial Infections / microbiology*
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Cystic Fibrosis / complications*
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Cystic Fibrosis / immunology
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Cystic Fibrosis / microbiology
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Epithelial Cells / physiology
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Humans
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Lung / immunology
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Lung / microbiology
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Lung / pathology*
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Pneumonia, Bacterial / etiology*
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Pneumonia, Bacterial / pathology
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa / pathogenicity
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Respiratory Mucosa / cytology*
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Respiratory Mucosa / immunology
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Respiratory Mucosa / microbiology