Alveolar epithelium propagates mechanical signals that control multi-cellular homeostasis in the lung
Chen Shen, Michael P. Morley, Sarah E. Schaefer, Gan Zhao, Joseph D. Planer, Ullas Valiya Chembazhi, Dakota L. Jones, Mijeong Kim, Yun Ying, Su Zhou, Shanru Li, Hannah Hallquist, Ana Lange, Maria Ciocca Basil, Edward E. Morrisey
This study shows that alveolar epithelial type I cells propagate mechanical signals that affect lung homeostasis and disease states through intercellular communication.
bioRxiv · Jun 4, 2025 · PreprintCell Biology