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News in Physiological Sciences, Vol 2, 129-132, Copyright © 1987 by International Union of Physiological Sciences
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JR Bourbon and M Rieutort
The material that lines the alveoli of the lung, known as pulmonary surfactant, plays a crucial role in lung function. Its composition and biosynthesis are rather well known, but its mechanism of action and its primary role in the etiology of neonatal respiratory distress remain controversial. Surfactant replacement for the treatment of respiratory distress nevertheless appears useful.
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