The physicochemical properties of nanoparticles determine the mechanism of uptake by human alveolar type I epithelial cells

A. Thorley, T. Tetley (United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2010 - Epithelial cells: cell biology and role in lung disease
Session: Epithelial cells: cell biology and role in lung disease
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2390
Disease area: Airway diseases

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