Stem cells of the adult lung: their development and role in homeostasis, regeneration, and disease

Wansleeben, C; Barkauskas, CE; Rock, JR; Hogan, BL

HERO ID

1850640

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year

2013

Language

English

PMID

23799633

HERO ID 1850640
In Press No
Year 2013
Title Stem cells of the adult lung: their development and role in homeostasis, regeneration, and disease
Authors Wansleeben, C; Barkauskas, CE; Rock, JR; Hogan, BL
Journal Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews. Developmental Biology
Volume 2
Issue 1
Page Numbers 131-148
Abstract The lung has vital functions in gas exchange and immune defense. To fulfill these functions the cellular composition and complex three-dimensional organization of the organ must be maintained for a lifetime. Cell turnover in the adult lung is normally low. However, in response to cellular injury by agents such as infection, toxic compounds, and irradiation there is rapid proliferation and differentiation of endogenous stem and progenitor cells to repair and regenerate the damaged tissue. In the mouse, different populations of epithelial progenitor cells have been identified in different regions of the respiratory system: basal cells in the proximal tracheobronchial region and submucosal glands, and secretory cells in the conducting airways and bronchioalveolar duct junction. The identification of the long-term stem cells in the alveolar region is still under debate, and little is known about resident stem and progenitor cells for the many mesodermal populations. Within this framework information is provided about the origin of lung progenitor cells during development, the microenvironment in which they reside, the experimental injury and repair systems used to promote their regenerative response, and some of the mechanisms regulating their behavior. WIREs Dev Biol 2013, 2:131-148. doi: 10.1002/wdev.58 For further resources related to this article, please visit the WIREs website.
Doi 10.1002/wdev.58
Pmid 23799633
Url http://wires.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WiresArticle/wisId-WDEV58.html
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Comments Journal: Wiley interdisciplinary reviews. Developmental biology ISSN: 1759-7692
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Language Text English