Absorption of Intact Protein Molecules across the Pulmonary Air-Tissue Barrier

The majority of heterologous serum albumin and globulin molecules introduced into the pulmonary alveoli of dogs are absorbed into the circulatory system antigenically intact. This function of the alveoli has both physiologic and pathologic importance.

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Published in:	Science (American Association for the Advancement of Science) Vol. 157; no. 3793; pp. 1204 - 1206
Main Authors:	Bensch, Klaus G., Dominguez, Eduardo, Liebow, Averill A.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States American Association for the Advancement of Science 08-09-1967
Subjects:	Absorption Albumins Animals Antibodies Antigens Antiserum Blood Dogs gamma-Globulins - physiology Globulins Humans Iodine Isotopes Lungs Molecules Pulmonary Alveoli - blood supply Pulmonary Alveoli - physiology Pulmonary Circulation Radioactive decay Serum Albumin, Radio-Iodinated - physiology Serum albumins
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Summary:	The majority of heterologous serum albumin and globulin molecules introduced into the pulmonary alveoli of dogs are absorbed into the circulatory system antigenically intact. This function of the alveoli has both physiologic and pathologic importance.
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ISSN:	0036-8075 1095-9203
DOI:	10.1126/science.157.3793.1204