by Vanderbilt University Credit: Vanderbilt University Xiaoguang Dong, assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Vanderbilt University, is leading a team of researchers that has developed a system of artificial cilia capable of monitoring mucus conditions in human airways to better detect infection, airway obstruction, or the severity of diseases like cystic fibrosis (CF), chronic obstructive pulmonary...
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Artificial sensory cilia can monitor internal biomarkers to detect and assess airway diseases
by Vanderbilt University Credit: Vanderbilt University Xiaoguang Dong, assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Vanderbilt University, is leading a team of researchers that has developed a system of artificial cilia capable of monitoring mucus conditions in human airways to better detect infection, airway obstruction, or the severity of diseases like cystic fibrosis (CF), chronic obstructive pulmonary...
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When mucus can be key to treating colon and airway diseases
Researchers have identified proteins that control mucous production and suggest clues to treating colon and airway diseases CENTER FOR GENOMIC REGULATION Cells produce mucins at a constant rate, and when exposed to an allergen or pathogen, they produce more mucin in a rapid burst. Both the constant and rapid mucin secretion is controlled by calcium....