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Cold Spring Harb Perspect Biol April 2017 PMID 27864314

Cilia and Mucociliary Clearance.

Ximena M Bustamante-Marin, Lawrence E Ostrowski

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55
Peak: 18 in Aug 2019
across 4 sources since Apr 2019

Extended reach

82,350
potential audience

Total likes

66

Video views

263

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Apr 2019 – Nov 2024

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  • Blogs3 articles
  • YouTube2 videos

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What people are saying

The overall tone suggests a general interest in the community around cilia and mucociliary clearance topics, exemplified by posts about conference experiences and job opportunities. Words like 'fantastic' and 'exciting science' convey enthusiasm, but the focus remains on social and professional engagement rather than scientific critique or detailed exploration.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The discussions show neutrality or mixed feelings, with some posts appreciating the conference and community, but no strong consensus is evident.

InterestModerate interest

Most posts express mild interest, mentioning conference participation and job opportunities rather than detailed research insights.

EngagementNeutral engagement

Engagement appears moderate, with mentions of conferences and job postings rather than deep scientific analysis.

ImpactNeutral impact

The discussion doesn't seem to have a significant impact on advancing understanding or influencing future research directions based on shared content.

Abstract in brief

  • Mucociliary clearance (MCC) is the body's main way of defending the lungs by using a mucous layer, a liquid surface, and tiny hair-like structures called cilia to remove inhaled particles and pathogens.
  • When cilia are functioning properly, they beat in coordinated waves to move mucus out of the airways, but in conditions like primary cilia dyskinesia (PCD), cilia are abnormal, leading to poor clearance and chronic lung problems.
  • The review highlights the importance of cilia in MCC and how their dysfunction can compromise lung health, emphasizing the critical role they play in protecting the respiratory system.]
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Nathalie Jurisch-Yaksi
@NathalieJuYa · X

Back from a fantastic @GRC_CMM conference on #cilia and mucociliary clearance. It was great to reconnect with the community and make new friends in beautiful settings. It is now time to digest all this exciting science in a slightly different scenery back in Norway! https://t.co/frhU0xZeIH

Feb 25, 2023 · 24 likes · 3 shares · 1,786 followers View post →
Pietro Cicuta
@pcicuta · X

PhD studentship (EU) to start Oct 2019 - experiments on motile cilia and mucociliary clearance. In the context of a research grant funded by the UK Cystic Fibrosis Trust, collab, Papworth, Cambridge Stem Cells, Stanford Chem. Eng. and UNC. Physics (or related) background.

Apr 19, 2019 · 18 likes · 10 shares · 1,228 followers View post →
Cicuta Group
@CicutaGroup · X

Looking for a PostDoc to start in October 2019 or as soon as possible, on an experimental project to study motile cilia and mucociliary clearance. With @pcicuta, Cavendish Lab, Cambridge, UK. @UKCiliaNetwork @cftrust Deadline 27th Sept. Job details at https://t.co/u4AEJ88lUs

Aug 2, 2019 · 13 likes · 17 shares · 436 followers View post →
CLaE
@leafs_s · X

RT @CicutaGroup: Looking for a PostDoc to start in October 2019 or as soon as possible, on an experimental project to study motile cilia an…

Aug 3, 2019 · 17 shares · 28,476 followers View post →
Kerstin Göpfrich
@KGoepfrich · X

RT @CicutaGroup: Looking for a PostDoc to start in October 2019 or as soon as possible, on an experimental project to study motile cilia an…

Aug 2, 2019 · 17 shares · 8,155 followers View post →
Adam squires
@adsquires · X

RT @pcicuta: PhD studentship (EU) to start Oct 2019 - experiments on motile cilia and mucociliary clearance. In the context of a research…

Apr 19, 2019 · 10 shares · 4,275 followers View post →

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Arnold Mathijssen
@AJTM_M · X

RT @NathalieJuYa: Back from a fantastic @GRC_CMM conference on #cilia and mucociliary clearance. It was great to reconnect with the communi…

Feb 25, 2023 · 3 shares · 2,333 followers View post →
Kirsty Wan
@micromotility · X

RT @NathalieJuYa: Back from a fantastic @GRC_CMM conference on #cilia and mucociliary clearance. It was great to reconnect with the communi…

Feb 25, 2023 · 3 shares · 2,027 followers View post →
GRC_Cilia_Mucus_2025
@GRC_CMM · X

RT @NathalieJuYa: Back from a fantastic @GRC_CMM conference on #cilia and mucociliary clearance. It was great to reconnect with the communi…

Feb 25, 2023 · 3 shares · 155 followers View post →
Nathalie Jurisch-Yaksi
@NathalieJuYa · X

Back from a fantastic @GRC_CMM conference on #cilia and mucociliary clearance. It was great to reconnect with the community and make new friends in beautiful settings. It is now time to digest all this exciting science in a slightly different scenery back in Norway! https://t.co/frhU0xZeIH

Feb 25, 2023 · 24 likes · 3 shares · 1,786 followers View post →
Arlene Lignos
@ArleneLignos1 · X

Cilia and Mucociliary Clearance https://t.co/SmHXkmdvwG

Nov 26, 2022 · 60 followers View post →
Gilbert C Faure
@grip54 · X

Cilia and Mucociliary Clearance | @scoopit https://t.co/02X6WJPWsg

Jul 8, 2020 · 568 followers View post →
Paula Sommer
@Paula__Sommer · X

RT @CicutaGroup: Looking for a PostDoc to start in October 2019 or as soon as possible, on an experimental project to study motile cilia an…

Aug 6, 2019 · 17 shares · 117 followers View post →
Belinda Cupid
@BelindaCupid · X

RT @CicutaGroup: Looking for a PostDoc to start in October 2019 or as soon as possible, on an experimental project to study motile cilia an…

Aug 6, 2019 · 17 shares · 876 followers View post →
Roberta Azzarelli
@RobertaAzzarel1 · X

RT @CicutaGroup: Looking for a PostDoc to start in October 2019 or as soon as possible, on an experimental project to study motile cilia an…

Aug 5, 2019 · 17 shares · 202 followers View post →
Roberto Cerbino
@cerbino · X

RT @CicutaGroup: Looking for a PostDoc to start in October 2019 or as soon as possible, on an experimental project to study motile cilia an…

Aug 4, 2019 · 17 shares · 1,310 followers View post →
Theory of Living Matter Group
@TLM_Cambridge · X

RT @CicutaGroup: Looking for a PostDoc to start in October 2019 or as soon as possible, on an experimental project to study motile cilia an…

Aug 4, 2019 · 17 shares · 4,177 followers View post →
Chii Jou (Joe) Chan
@ChiiJChan1 · X

RT @CicutaGroup: Looking for a PostDoc to start in October 2019 or as soon as possible, on an experimental project to study motile cilia an…

Aug 4, 2019 · 17 shares · 1,058 followers View post →
CLaE
@leafs_s · X

RT @CicutaGroup: Looking for a PostDoc to start in October 2019 or as soon as possible, on an experimental project to study motile cilia an…

Aug 3, 2019 · 17 shares · 28,476 followers View post →
julien vermot
@julien_vermot · X

RT @CicutaGroup: Looking for a PostDoc to start in October 2019 or as soon as possible, on an experimental project to study motile cilia an…

Aug 3, 2019 · 17 shares · 1,273 followers View post →
kwitschas
@kwitschas · X

RT @CicutaGroup: Looking for a PostDoc to start in October 2019 or as soon as possible, on an experimental project to study motile cilia an…

Aug 3, 2019 · 17 shares · 1,796 followers View post →
GuckLab
@GuckLab · X

RT @CicutaGroup: Looking for a PostDoc to start in October 2019 or as soon as possible, on an experimental project to study motile cilia an…

Aug 3, 2019 · 17 shares · 2,345 followers View post →
H.E. Karahan
@HEKarahan · X

RT @CicutaGroup: Looking for a PostDoc to start in October 2019 or as soon as possible, on an experimental project to study motile cilia an…

Aug 2, 2019 · 17 shares · 140 followers View post →
Roger Rubio Sánchez
@rogerrubio · X

RT @CicutaGroup: Looking for a PostDoc to start in October 2019 or as soon as possible, on an experimental project to study motile cilia an…

Aug 2, 2019 · 17 shares · 603 followers View post →
Gestal Lab
@monica_gestal · X

RT @CicutaGroup: Looking for a PostDoc to start in October 2019 or as soon as possible, on an experimental project to study motile cilia an…

Aug 2, 2019 · 17 shares · 1,005 followers View post →
Gunnar Schroeder
@gunnar_ns · X

RT @CicutaGroup: Looking for a PostDoc to start in October 2019 or as soon as possible, on an experimental project to study motile cilia an…

Aug 2, 2019 · 17 shares · 1,360 followers View post →
Kerstin Göpfrich
@KGoepfrich · X

RT @CicutaGroup: Looking for a PostDoc to start in October 2019 or as soon as possible, on an experimental project to study motile cilia an…

Aug 2, 2019 · 17 shares · 8,155 followers View post →
biancasclavi
@biancaSclavi · X

RT @CicutaGroup: Looking for a PostDoc to start in October 2019 or as soon as possible, on an experimental project to study motile cilia an…

Aug 2, 2019 · 17 shares · 401 followers View post →
Julian Rayner
@rayner_julian · X

RT @CicutaGroup: Looking for a PostDoc to start in October 2019 or as soon as possible, on an experimental project to study motile cilia an…

Aug 2, 2019 · 17 shares · 2,507 followers View post →
Cicuta Group
@CicutaGroup · X

Looking for a PostDoc to start in October 2019 or as soon as possible, on an experimental project to study motile cilia and mucociliary clearance. With @pcicuta, Cavendish Lab, Cambridge, UK. @UKCiliaNetwork @cftrust Deadline 27th Sept. Job details at https://t.co/u4AEJ88lUs

Aug 2, 2019 · 13 likes · 17 shares · 436 followers View post →
BEAT-PCD (ERS CRC)
@beatpcd · X

RT @pcicuta: PhD studentship (EU) to start Oct 2019 - experiments on motile cilia and mucociliary clearance. In the context of a research…

Apr 24, 2019 · 10 shares · 788 followers View post →
CRUK Cambridge Centre: Thoracic Cancer
@CRUKCamThoracic · X

RT @pcicuta: PhD studentship (EU) to start Oct 2019 - experiments on motile cilia and mucociliary clearance. In the context of a research…

Apr 24, 2019 · 10 shares · 427 followers View post →
Prof Jane Lucas
@JaneSLucas1 · X

RT @pcicuta: PhD studentship (EU) to start Oct 2019 - experiments on motile cilia and mucociliary clearance. In the context of a research…

Apr 24, 2019 · 10 shares · 923 followers View post →
Kirsty Wan
@micromotility · X

RT @pcicuta: PhD studentship (EU) to start Oct 2019 - experiments on motile cilia and mucociliary clearance. In the context of a research…

Apr 21, 2019 · 10 shares · 2,027 followers View post →
Habeeb
@habeebrahmanap · X

RT @pcicuta: PhD studentship (EU) to start Oct 2019 - experiments on motile cilia and mucociliary clearance. In the context of a research…

Apr 20, 2019 · 10 shares · 564 followers View post →
Mark Allenby
@MCAllenby · X

RT @pcicuta: PhD studentship (EU) to start Oct 2019 - experiments on motile cilia and mucociliary clearance. In the context of a research…

Apr 19, 2019 · 10 shares · 1,425 followers View post →
Theory of Living Matter Group
@TLM_Cambridge · X

RT @pcicuta: PhD studentship (EU) to start Oct 2019 - experiments on motile cilia and mucociliary clearance. In the context of a research…

Apr 19, 2019 · 10 shares · 4,177 followers View post →
kwitschas
@kwitschas · X

RT @pcicuta: PhD studentship (EU) to start Oct 2019 - experiments on motile cilia and mucociliary clearance. In the context of a research…

Apr 19, 2019 · 10 shares · 1,796 followers View post →
Adam squires
@adsquires · X

RT @pcicuta: PhD studentship (EU) to start Oct 2019 - experiments on motile cilia and mucociliary clearance. In the context of a research…

Apr 19, 2019 · 10 shares · 4,275 followers View post →
Cicuta Group
@CicutaGroup · X

RT @pcicuta: PhD studentship (EU) to start Oct 2019 - experiments on motile cilia and mucociliary clearance. In the context of a research…

Apr 19, 2019 · 10 shares · 436 followers View post →
Pietro Cicuta
@pcicuta · X

PhD studentship (EU) to start Oct 2019 - experiments on motile cilia and mucociliary clearance. In the context of a research grant funded by the UK Cystic Fibrosis Trust, collab, Papworth, Cambridge Stem Cells, Stanford Chem. Eng. and UNC. Physics (or related) background.

Apr 19, 2019 · 18 likes · 10 shares · 1,228 followers View post →