| Ciliary Movement in Nasal Epithelial Cells |
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Si Whan Kim, Chae Seo Rhee |
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Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. csrhee@snu.ac.kr |
| 비점막 상피세포의 섬모운동 |
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김시환, 이재서 |
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서울대학교 의과대학 이비인후과학교실 |
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| Abstract |
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The mucociliary system of the airway is composed of cilia, mucus and periciliary fluid, and plays an important role in airway defense by eliminating inhaled particles. Efficient mucociliary activity is essential for maintaining the normal physiologic functions of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. The overall propulsive effect of the mucus blanket depends upon the arrangement of cilia, the ciliary beat frequency (CBF), and their metachronal relationships (or ciliary wave disorder [CWD]). This article reviews the mechanism of CBF. |
| Key Words:
Cilia;Mucociliary clearance |
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