Discovery of Previously Unknown Lung Cells Sheds Light on Cystic Fibrosis Causes
The Science Times, United States,
A recent University of Iowa study has uncovered that rare lung cells, known as pulmonary ionocytes, have an unexpected role in…
Unexpected 'Fish' Cell Found in Human Lungs Could Be Key to Cystic Fibrosis
Science Alert,
A type of cell once only thought to exist in the gills of freshwater fish and the skin of frogs, but recently found in humans…
Cystic Fibrosis Surprise – Scientists Discover Unexpected Function of Rare Lung Cells
Scitech Daily,
Illustration shows pulmonary ionocyte (pink) embedded in airway surface (blue and yellow).
Pulmonary ionocytes: unexpected discovery has implications for CF
Drug Target Review,
Researchers found surprising function of pulmonary ionocytes which may affect how cystic fibrosis drugs work.