The growth factors HGF and KGF prevent mechanical stretch-induced apoptosis of alveolar Type II cells by restoration of mechanical stretch-induced decreased phosphatidylinositol 3-OH kinase (PI3K) activity

S. Hammerschmidt, H. Kuhn, C. Gessner, H. J. Seyfarth, A. Gillissen, H. Wirtz (Leipzig, Germany)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Novel pathogenic aspects of acute lung injury and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
Disease area: Respiratory critical care

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