Publications by authors named "Olsida Zefi"
Article Synopsis
- Basal cells (BCs) are important for regenerating damaged airways but can transform into cancerous cells in smokers; this study investigates BC growth in smokers and non-smokers without cancer, as well as in those with lung cancer.
- Researchers used techniques like RNA sequencing and flow cytometry to analyze BCs from endobronchial samples, focusing on differences in cell growth, shape, and molecular characteristics between various donor groups.
- Results showed that smoking decreased BC proliferation, increased abnormal cell shapes in certain cancers, and highlighted changes in gene expression linked to cell behavior and signaling pathways that may contribute to early lung cancer development.
