Journal article
Ionotropic Receptors in Pulmonary Neuroepithelial Bodies (NEB) and their Possible Role in Modulation of Hypoxia Signalling
Abstract
The neuroepithelial bodies (NEB) are specialized pulmonary structures composed of clusters of innervated amine-and peptide-containing cells, widely distributed within airway mucosa of human and animal lung (Lauweryns et al., 1972). NEB cells are preferentially located at or near airway bifurcations, a site ideally suited for sensing changes in airway gas concentration. NEB cells express a membrane-bound 02 sensor protein, NADPH oxidase, which …
Authors
Cutz E; FU XW; Nurse CA
Journal
Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, Vol. 536, , pp. 155–161
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
2003
DOI
10.1007/978-1-4419-9280-2_20
ISSN
0065-2598