Molecular Basis for Mucolytic Therapy
Airway mucus is a complex, viscoelastic gel that has a three-dimensional structure. It is composed of water, mucous glycoproteins, low molecular weight ions, proteins and lipids. The three-dimensional structure of the mucous gel depends on a number of forms of bonding, such as ionic bonds and disulp...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
1995-01-01
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Series: | Canadian Respiratory Journal |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/1995/578696 |