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) 1967-09, Vol.157 (3793), p.1204-1206
Main Authors: Bensch, Klaus G., Dominguez, Eduardo, Liebow, Averill A.
Format: Article
Language:English
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.
ISSN:0036-8075
1095-9203
DOI:10.1126/science.157.3793.1204