Functional morphology of the pharyngeal teeth of the ocean sunfish, Mola mola
The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.Abstract Many fish use a set of pharyngeal jaws in their throat to aid in prey capture and processing, particularly of large or complex prey. In this study—combining dissection, CT scanning, histology, and performance testing—we demonstrate a novel use of pharyngeal teeth in the ocean sunfish (Mola mola), a species for which pharyngeal jaw anatomy had ...
Benjamin Flaum +3 more
wiley +1 more source
Impact of N-Acetylcysteine on Mucus Hypersecretion in the Airways: A Systematic Review
Paola Rogliani,1 Gian Marco Manzetti,1 Shima Gholamalishahi,1 Mario Cazzola,1 Luigino Calzetta2 1Unit of Respiratory Medicine, Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Rome “Tor Vergata”, Rome, Italy; 2Respiratory Disease and Lung Function Unit,
Cazzola M +4 more
core
Three‐dimensional geometric morphometric analysis of diaphragmatic dome motion in COPD patients
The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.Abstract Diaphragmatic dysfunction is a hallmark of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), especially in emphysema, where hyperinflation alters diaphragm geometry and impairs inspiratory mechanics. However, quantitative three‐dimensional (3D) assessments of diaphragmatic dome shape and motion across COPD phenotypes are limited.
José M. López‐Rey +5 more
wiley +1 more source
The role of human breast milk mucus and mucins in HIV-AIDS
, 2012 Includes abstract.Includes bibliographical references.Milk molecules such as mucins, antibodies, bactericidal enzymes like lysozymes and fatty acids that lyse bacteria, viral particles and bacterial peptides, offer anti-microbial activity in milk ...
Mthembu, Yolanda
core
Preliminary Descriptive Characterization Reveals Physicochemical Differentiation of Tissue Mucus in <i>Crassostrea gigas</i>. [PDF]
Materials (Basel)Cui S, Wang X, Liu N, Wang X.
europepmc +1 more source
Characterization of the extracellular matrix from human and dog umbilical cords
The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.Abstract The extracellular matrix is important for maintaining tissue morphogenesis and homeostasis; it can also be used as a biomaterial for the production of biological scaffolds. Particularly, the umbilical cord has shown potential in the production of scaffolds for small‐diameter vessels.
Ana Carla Mendonça +6 more
wiley +1 more source
Nutrient-rich environments drive microbiome restructuring and mucus shedding in a coastal cnidarian. [PDF]
Front MicrobiolLachnit T.
europepmc +1 more source
Innervation of the tubarial glands: A hypothesis‐driven anatomical review
The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.Abstract The tubarial glands have been described as a macroscopic bilateral glandular complex in the posterolateral nasopharynx near the torus tubarius and the pharyngeal opening of the Eustachian tube. Since their recognition on prostate‐specific membrane antigen‐based imaging, their anatomical classification has remained debated, with converging ...
Mugurel Constantin Rusu +2 more
wiley +1 more source
Respiratory Oscillometry in COPD Patients with Airway Mucus Plugs: Insights from the ECLIPSE Study. [PDF]
Am J Respir Crit Care MedOlanipekun T +9 more
europepmc +1 more source
The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.Abstract The claspers are the copulatory organs in male elasmobranchs, responsible for directing the semen into the female cloaca (C). However, the microscopic morphology of the claspers remains poorly understood. This study describes the morphology of the claspers and clasper glands (CGs) of cururu stingray (Potamotrygon wallacei) at different ...
Matheus Samuel Cunha Braga +4 more
wiley +1 more source