Airway basal cell

Airway basal cells are found deep in the respiratory epithelium, attached to, and lining the basement membrane. Basal cells are the stem cells or progenitors of the airway epithelium and can differentiate to replenish all of the epithelial cells including the ciliated cells, and secretory goblet cells. This repairs the protective functions of the epithelial barrier.

Airway basal cell

Airway basal cells are found deep in the respiratory epithelium, attached to, and lining the basement membrane. Basal cells are the stem cells or progenitors of the airway epithelium and can differentiate to replenish all of the epithelial cells including the ciliated cells, and secretory goblet cells. This repairs the protective functions of the epithelial barrier.