This book details advances in research regarding cilia, mucus, and mucociliary clearance, examining changes in mucus expression and goblet cell metaplasia, and assessing the ability of the mucociliary system to respond to abnormalities.
Recognizes that cilia and dynein arms play pivotal roles in developing mammalian embryos
Examines the role of genetics in normal and abnormal ciliary function
Discussing scientific fundamentals, current diagnostic techniques, and clinically tested treatments, Cilia and Mucus

analyzes the regulation of ciliary waves at the cellular level...