Origin and regulation of a lung repair kit

Nature Cell Biology 19, 885 (2017). doi:10.1038/ncb3585 Author: Jichao Chen The lung undergoes a striking repair process in response to severe injuries such as influenza infection. A study now demonstrates that associated stem/progenitor cells are heterogeneous in nature and comprise subpopulations dominated by hypoxia/Notch or Wnt signalling. Modulation of this heterogeneity in favour of functional repair may have therapeutic value.
Source: Nature Cell Biology - Category: Cytology Authors: Tags: News and Views Source Type: research