Lung surfactant, there is more to it than just surface tension

E. Hermans, M. S. Bhamla, G. G. Fuller, J. Vermant (Leuven, Belgium; Stanford, United States Of America; Zürich, Switzerland)

Source: International Congress 2014 – Neonatal and paediatric intensive care
Session: Neonatal and paediatric intensive care
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 3297
Disease area: Paediatric lung diseases, Respiratory critical care

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