The primary function of the surfactant is to decrease the surface tension at the air–liquid interface in the alveoli and distal bronchioles, to promote lung expansion during inspiration and to prevent ...
In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* preprint server, researchers discuss the role of a surfactant-mediated inflammatory response employed by human lungs against the severe acute respiratory ...
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, Vol. 114, No. 18 (May 2, 2017), pp. E3592-E3601 (11 pages) Casals C, Canadas O (2012) Role of lipid ordered/disordered ...
WARRINGTON, Pa., Jan. 19, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Discovery Laboratories, Inc. (Nasdaq:DSCOD) has been notified that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued U.S. Patent ...
This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract The surfactant protein C (SP-C) gene encodes an extremely hydrophobic, 4-kDa peptide produced by alveolar epithelial cells in the lung. To ...
Clinical characteristics of infants are summarized by frequencies for demographics and other categorical variables, and continuous variables are presented as median and range because data for many of ...
WARRINGTON, Pa., Dec. 7, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Discovery Laboratories, Inc. (Nasdaq:DSCO), today announced that new Aerosurf ® data in a study employing the well-established preterm lamb model of ...
BLEScath™ Intratracheal catheter for less invasive administration of pulmonary surfactant NRDS is a challenge mitigated by integrated scientific solutions. LONDON, Ontario, May 10, 2022 (GLOBE ...
Burlingame, Jan. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to Coherent Market Insights, the global pulmonary surfactant market is estimated to be valued at US$ 578.7 million in 2022 and is expected to ...
“Production of this drug requires high technological knowledge and has cost $4.5 million to $5 million,” IFIDA Head Mohamamdreza Shanehsaz said. Despite the challenges created by our country's enemies ...