KRT7 Marks an Airway Glandular Ductal Stem Cell Population That Supports Multilineage Development and Regeneration
Zheqing Hu, Cheng Wang, Yabo Ma, Yaling Yi, Liyuan Yang, Lingling Jiang, Ziying Yan, Xingshen Sun, Xiaoming Liu, John F. Engelhardt
This study identifies KRT7+ cells in airway glands as multipotent progenitors that support development, homeostasis, and regeneration, with potential implications for cystic fibrosis therapies.
bioRxiv · Oct 19, 2026 · PreprintCell Biology