Schwann cells in the normal and pathological lung microenvironment
Michael R. Shurin,
Sarah E. Wheeler,
Galina V. Shurin
et al.
Abstract:The lungs are a key organ in the respiratory system. They are regulated by a complex network of nerves that control their development, structure, function, and response to various pathological stimuli. Accumulating evidence suggests the involvement of a neural mechanism in different pathophysiological conditions in the lungs and the development and progression of common respiratory diseases. Lung diseases are the chief source of death globally. For instance, lung cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed ma… Show more
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