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Cellular and Molecular Aspects of Lung Function, its Control and Regulation

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This chapter focuses on the molecular and cellular properties of the lung, and the mechanisms involved in the respiratory control throughout three integrative models:

  • The defense mechanisms of the airways.

  • The lung response to mechanical stress.

  • Regulatory components of the respiratory regulation.

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Godoy, J.A.S., Rivera, A.R. (2010). Cellular and Molecular Aspects of Lung Function, its Control and Regulation. In: Gabriel, E., Salerno, T. (eds) Principles of Pulmonary Protection in Heart Surgery. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84996-308-4_4

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