title: [Molecular basis and significance of mechanical force research in respiratory field].
abstract: Mechanical force plays an important role in physiological function and pathophysiologic conditions of respiratory system. Recently, a number of researches focused on how mechanical force affected pulmonary cells. This paper reviews the molecular basis of mechanical force in detail. The significance of mechanical force in respiratory therapy is also discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Respiratory Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.
authors.forename: Xiaobo
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Hu
authors.forename: Deyun
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Cheng