Lung mucus gel scaffold prevents nanoparticles from getting through
Tuesday, October 23, 2012 - 14:31
in Health & Medicine
Scientists have unraveled lung mucus's physical properties: They discovered that a rigid gel scaffold in lung mucus separates large, fluid-filled pores and prevents nanoparticle movement beyond individual pore boundaries. Their findings deepen our understanding of diseases of the respiratory system, notably infections, and support the development of new inhaled medications.