Search for dissertations about: "desmosome"
Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the word desmosome.
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1. Mechanisms for and Effects of Airway Epithelial Damage in Asthma
Abstract : The airway epithelium plays a crucial role in protecting the underlying connective tissue (CT) from noxious agents. Damage and shedding of the epithelium are observed in the airways of asthma, cystic fibrosis and rhinitis patients. READ MORE
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2. Cell Contacts and Airway Epithelial Damage in Asthma
Abstract : Airway epithelial damage is commonly found in asthma patients. Epithelial damage was investigated with special reference to contacts between epithelial cells.Eosinophils, common in allergic asthma, secrete cationic proteins, particularly major basic protein (MBP). READ MORE