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Integrates basic and clinical research on biophysical and physiological functions. Presents thorough, cutting-edge coverage on surfactant-related lung disease. Covers neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), and acute lung injury.

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Author:   Robert H. Notter
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Volume:   v. 149
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.680kg
ISBN:  

9780824704018

ISBN 10:   0824704010
Pages:   458
Publication Date:   18 July 2000
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction Introduction to Surface Tension and Surfactants Phospholipids: Introduction to Structure and Biophysics Physicochemical Methods for Studying Lung Surfactants Lung Surfactant Materials, Research Complexities, and Interdisciplinary Correlations Discovery of Endogenous Lung Surfactant and Overview of Its Metabolism and Actions Analyses of Surfactant Activity and Its Contribution to Lung Mechanics and Stability Functional Composition and Component Biophysics of Endogenous Lung Surfactant Lung Surfactant Dysfunction Diseases of Lung Surfactant Deficiency or Dysfunction Lung Surfactant Replacement in Animal Models Clinical Surfactant Replacement Therapy for Neonatal RDS Surfactant and Combined-Modality Therapies for Clinical ARDS and Acute Lung Injury Exogenous Lung Surfactants: Current and Future Glossary of Common Terms and Abbreviations References

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