Alveolar Regeneration: Role of p63+ Progenitor Cells Derived from Airway Secretory Cells Background Introduction Effective gas exchange in the lungs relies on the precise structure and function of various epithelial cells, distributed across two distinct structural regions: ductal airways and alveoli. When alveoli are damaged (e.g., due to inhaled ...

Research Background With global population aging, the number of lung resection surgeries has increased significantly, including primary lung cancer resection, removal of lung metastases, and surgeries to treat lung infections or emphysema. However, little is known about the systemic stress response after thoracic surgery and interventions to improv...