Lung Surfactant

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Lung Surfactant Definition

Pulmonary surfactant lines the lung epithelium and lowers surface tension to prevent collapse at end-expiration. Deficiency of pulmonary surfactant results in respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in premature infants. Lung surfactant is synthesized in alveolar type II cells, stored in lamellar bodies and secreted via exocytosis.

Lung Surfactant Synonyms

Lung Surfactant, LUNG SURFACTANT, Surfactant, Surfactant, Lung

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