The primary function of the surfactant is to decrease the surface tension at the air–liquid interface in the alveoli and distal bronchioles, to promote lung expansion during inspiration and to prevent ...

Researchers conducted a meta-analysis of 12 randomized controlled trials involving 2428 premature infants, comparing intratracheal budesonide plus pulmonary surfactant with pulmonary surfactant alone.

MAS and pneumonia remain relevant causes of respiratory failure in neonates. In MAS, direct inhibition, inflammation, and, in some cases, secondary bacterial pneumonia contribute to surfactant ...

WARRINGTON, Pa., Jan. 19, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Discovery Laboratories, Inc. (Nasdaq:DSCOD) has been notified that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued U.S. Patent ...

Intratracheal administration of budesonide mixed with surfactant did not reduce the rates of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) or death compared with surfactant alone in extremely premature infants by ...

Instead, surfactant is also important in narrow tubular respiratory structures such as the terminal airways of mammals and the air capillaries of birds. (3). Insect tracheoles: We investigate the ...

You have millions of air sacs (alveoli) in your lungs. These air sacs move oxygen into your blood. Alveolar walls contain surfactant. This is a substance made of fats, proteins, and other substances.

“Production of this drug requires high technological knowledge and has cost $4.5 million to $5 million,” IFIDA Head Mohamamdreza Shanehsaz said. Despite the challenges created by our country's enemies ...

Usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP) is a risk factor for lung carcinogenesis. This study was performed to characterize mutagenesis and mutational target genes underlying lung carcinogenesis in patients ...

New discovery on the causes of PAP lung disease can also offer solutions for treating obesity and heart disease. The research group has identified a genetic defect that causes the accumulation of ...