The effect of titanium dioxide nanoparticles on pulmonary surfactant function and ultrastructure

The effect of titanium dioxide nanoparticles on pulmonary surfactant function and ultrastructure

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Pulmonary surfactant reduces surface tension and is present at the air-liquid interface in the alveoli where inhaled nanoparticles preferentially deposit. We investigated the effect of titanium dioxide (TiO<sub>2</sub>) n...

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Main Authors: Braun Armin, Lauenstein Hans D, Nassimi Matthias, Schmiedl Andreas, Pulskamp Karin, Mühlfeld Christian, Schleh Carsten, Krug Norbert, Erpenbeck Veit J, Hohlfeld Jens M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-09-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/10/1/90

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