From limbs to lungs: A newt perspective on compensatory lung growth

Authors
Gilbert, KA Rannels, DE
Citation
Ka. Gilbert et De. Rannels, From limbs to lungs: A newt perspective on compensatory lung growth, NEWS PHYSL, 14, 1999, pp. 260-267
Citations number
15
Categorie Soggetti
Physiology
Journal title
NEWS IN PHYSIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
ISSN journal
08861714 → ACNP
Volume
14
Year of publication
1999
Pages
260 - 267
Database
ISI
SICI code
0886-1714(199912)14:<260:FLTLAN>2.0.ZU;2-R
Abstract
Partial lung resection initiates compensatory growth of remaining lobes to restore pulmonary structure and function. Mechanisms underlying this respon se are not well defined. This article considers molecular pathways involved in control of amphibian limb regeneration and tissue pattern formation for novel insight info the understanding of compensatory lung growth.