ABSTRACT

Nanoparticles have a physical dimension comparable to the size of molecular structures on the cell surface. Therefore, nanoparticles, compared to larger (e.g., micrometer) particles, are considered to behave differently when they interact with cells. Nanoparticles in the Lung: Environmental Exposure and Drug Delivery provides a better understanding

chapter 1|4 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|16 pages

Deposition

chapter 11|14 pages

The Pulmonary Lymphatic System

chapter 19|18 pages

The Developing Lungs

chapter 21|4 pages

Summary