The Mucin-Alginate Interplay : Investigating the Rheological Impact of Alginates and Their Influence on Particle Mobility
Mucus is a hydrogel that covers epithelial cells and acts as an intermediary between the exterior and interior surfaces of the human body. It is complex and diverse, comprised of various compounds and serves as a selective barrier to pathogens, nutrients and administered substances. It is therefore...
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Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet, Institutt for bioteknologi
2014
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Online Access: | http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:no:ntnu:diva-24921 |