In vivo models of human airway epithelium repair and regeneration

• Published in: European respiratory review Vol. 14; no. 97; pp. 131 - 136
• Main Authors: Coraux, C, Hajj, R, Lesimple, P, Puchelle, E
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Eur Respiratory Soc 01.12.2005; European Respiratory Society
• Subjects: Airway epithelium; humanised xenografts; nude mice; severe combined immunodeficient mice; stem and progenitor cells

INSERM UMRS 514, IFR 53, CHU Maison Blanche, Reims, France CORRESPONDENCE: E. Puchelle, INSERM UMRS 514, CHU Maison Blanche, 45 rue Cognacq Jay, 51092 Reims Cedex, France. Fax: 33 326065861. E-mail: edith.puchelle{at}univ-reims.fr Despite an efficient defence system, the airway surface epithelium, i...