A third notable finding was a more concentrated attachment of H7N9 viruses in ciliated cells of the nasal concha, trachea, and bronchi, suggesting the potential for efficient transmission among humans. (sciencedaily.com)
A. Microscopic view of the respiratory mucosa consisting of ciliated epithelial cells (i.e. presence of cilia at their apical surface). (oldenglishsheepdogclubofamerica.org)
lls and resulted in ciliated cell apical sloughing and goblet cell hyperplasia, replicating hallmarks of cytopathology observed in vivo. (emulatebio.com)