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Showing 1 to 4 of 4 for “"mucus plugs"”.
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The barrier functions of the cervical mucus plugs and purified mucins against a panel of HIV-1 strains in the contexts of cell-free and cell-to-cell infections
… a mucin-rich solid material called the cervical mucus plug, which prevents the entry of bacteria and other foreign substances from the vaginal tract into the uterus. Our laboratory found that the cervical mucins—but not the crude cervical mucus plugs—isolated and purified from the mucus plugs …
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Eosinophilic Asthma Response to Therapy: 129Xe Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Computed Tomography
… been utilized to measure airway dimensions, mucus occlusions and pulmonary blood volumes. In contrast, hyperpolarized gas MRI allows for the in vivo visualization and quantification of ventilation abnormalities, which are thought to reflect airway abnormalities such as airway inflammation and …
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The effect of Cloth Stoma Covers on the tracheal climate of laryngectomised patients
… such as irritating coughing and excessive mucus production and mucus plugs. Disposable HME's that cover the tracheostoma and are stuck to the skin with adhesives are believed to improve the condition of inspired air for laryngectomy patients. HME's work by accumulating heat and moisture …
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Identification and Analysis of Omentum Derived Suppressor Cells in Regards to Th17 Inhibition
… inflammation of airways and development of mucus plugs. We tested the role of omental cells as cellular therapy in our lung transplant model, under the hypothesis these cells could promote a tolergenic response. Transplanted mice treated with omental cells by intraperitoneal administration …