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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Main Author: Reehorst, Camilla M
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet, Institutt for bioteknologi 2014
Online Access:http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:no:ntnu:diva-24921