Browsing Faculty of Graduate Studies Online Theses by Subject "Lung"
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ACE2 and TMPRSS2 Expression and Localization in Cystic Fibrosis Lungs: Potential Role in SARS-CoV-2 Susceptibility
(2024-08-21)COVID-19 results from infection by the SARS-CoV-2 virus and causes mild to severe illness. Clinical reports indicate that many severely ill patients present with co-morbidities including severe lung diseases. However, ... -
Increased VIP Receptor Expression Mediates CFTR Membrane Localization in Response to VIP Treatment in VIP Knockout Mice
(2011-09-06)Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is caused by mutations in CFTR, a protein for chloride efflux in epithelial cells. VIP is a peptide that activates CFTR and improves membrane stability; VIP has 3 receptors VPAC1, VPAC2 and PAC1 that ...