... matrix through transmem-brane adhesion receptors such as integrins. These receptorstransmit forces from the surrounding matrix to the cytoskele-ton via the focal adhesion complex [11]. When ... inflectionpoint without RM. Furthermore, those investigators showedthat a single sustained inflation to 30 cmH2O boosted theventilatory cycle onto the deflation limb of thepressure–volume curve ... 01/F015.References1. Esteban A, Anzueto A, Frutos F, Alia I, Brochard L, Stewart TE,Benito S, Epstein SK, Apezteguia C, Nightingale P, Arroliga AC,Tobin MJ; Mechanical Ventilation International...