Molecular basis and significance of mechanical force research in respiratory field.
- Author:
Xiaobo HU
1
;
Deyun CHENG
Author Information
1. Department of Respiratory Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Airway Resistance;
Biomechanical Phenomena;
Humans;
Lung Compliance;
Respiratory Mechanics;
physiology;
Respiratory Physiological Phenomena;
Respiratory System
- From:
Journal of Biomedical Engineering
2009;26(1):221-224
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Mechanical force plays an important role in physiological function and pathophysiologic conditions of respiratory system. Recently, a number of researches focused on how mechanical force affected pulmonary cells. This paper reviews the molecular basis of mechanical force in detail. The significance of mechanical force in respiratory therapy is also discussed.
