Characteristics of surfactant formation after administration of exogenous particles into the lung

Kruglikov, G.G.; Velichkovskiĭ, B.T.

Biulleten' Eksperimental'noi Biologii i Meditsiny 109(2): 128-130

1990


ISSN/ISBN: 0365-9615
PMID: 2337641
Document Number: 352980
Increased secretion of type 2 alveolocytes as well as participation of type 1 alveolocytes and macrophages in surfactant secretion were established in the course of intratracheal administration of indigestible mineral particles--natural zeolites to white male rats. Data on surfactant secretion should be taken into account in studying pathogenesis of pneumoconiosis.

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