Size, number and surface influence the entering of particles into lung epithelial cells in vitro

C. Brandenberger, B. Rothen-Rutishauser, F. Blank, P. Gehr, C. Muehlfeld (Bern, Switzerland)

Source: Annual Congress 2008 - Respiratory structure and function
Session: Respiratory structure and function
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 970
Disease area: Airway diseases

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