The effects of mechanical forces on lung functions

Authors
Wirtz, HR Dobbs, LG
Citation
Hr. Wirtz et Lg. Dobbs, The effects of mechanical forces on lung functions, RESP PHYSL, 119(1), 2000, pp. 1-17
Citations number
98
Categorie Soggetti
da verificare
Journal title
RESPIRATION PHYSIOLOGY
ISSN journal
00345687 → ACNP
Volume
119
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Pages
1 - 17
Database
ISI
SICI code
0034-5687(200001)119:1<1:TEOMFO>2.0.ZU;2-S
Abstract
The lung is a dynamic organ that is subjected to mechanical forces througho ut development and adult life. This review article addresses the types of m echanical forces in the lung and their effects on development and normal lu ng functions. The effects of mechanical forces on the various different cel l types of the lung are discussed, as are the mechanisms underlying mechano transduction. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.