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ArticleKardiochirurgia i torakochirurgia polska = Polish journal of cardio-thoracic surgery2016

The role and importance of club cells (Clara cells) in the pathogenesis of some respiratory diseases.

Wojciech Rokicki, Marek Rokicki, Jacek Wojtacha, Agata Dżeljijli

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Article in Kardiochirurgia i torakochirurgia polska = Polish journal of cardio-thoracic surgery, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 76 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

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4 authors.

Wojciech RokickiDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, School of Medicine with the Division of Dentistry in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Poland.
Marek RokickiDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, School of Medicine with the Division of Dentistry in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Poland.
Jacek WojtachaDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, School of Medicine with the Division of Dentistry in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Poland.
Agata DżeljijliDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, School of Medicine with the Division of Dentistry in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Poland.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The report presents the cellular structure of the respiratory system as well as the history of club cells (Clara cells), their ultrastructure, and location in the airways and human organs. The authors discuss the biochemical structure of proteins secreted by these cells and their importance for the integrity and regeneration of the airway epithelium. Their role as progenitor cells for the airway epithelium and their involvement in the biotransformation of toxic xenobiotics introduced into the lungs during breathing is emphasized. This is followed by a discussion of the clinical aspects associated with club cells, demonstrating that tracking the serum concentration of club cell-secreted proteins is helpful in the diagnosis of a number of lung tissue diseases. Finally, suggestions are provided regarding the possible use of proteins secreted by club cells in the treatment of serious respiratory conditions.

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Clara cellsclub cellsprogenitor cellsxenobiotic detoxification

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PMID27212975
PMCPMC4860431

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