The basal lamina is composed of collagen and ... Tissues are communities of cells that have functions beyond what any single cell type could accomplish. Healthy tissues require the proper mix ...

A therapy using a patient's own proximal basal stem cells shows promise to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

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