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The role of nanoparticle shape in translocation across the pulmonary surfactant layer revealed by molecular dynamics simulations

Zhen Luo, Shixin Li, Yan Xu, Zengshuai Yan, Fang Huang, Tongtao Yue

Environmental Science Nano · 2018 · 46 citations · 50 references

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We report using molecular dynamics simulations that the shape plays a dominant role in inhaled nanoparticle translocation through the pulmonary surfactant layer.

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