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Lung surfactant: The indispensable component of respiratory mechanics
Lung surfactant, a lipo-protein complex, is a highly surface-active material found in the fluid lining the air-liquid interface of the alveolar surface. Surfactant plays a dual function of preventing alveolar collapse during breathing cycle and protection of the lungs from injuries and infections ca...
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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Springer India
2005
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7149239/ http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02866749 |