rhDNase Rescue Treatment In Early Neonatal Atelectasis: Case Report

Due to the lysis of inflammatory cells, there are large amounts of DNA present in the mucous plugs. DNA is a polyanion molecular compound that contributes to the increased viscosity and adhesiveness of lung secretions. Recombinant human DNase (rhDNase) liquefies the mucus wit-hin minutes by hydrolys...

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Published in:Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Mecmuası
Main Authors: Ömer Erdeve, Onur Akın, İbrahim Caner, Volkan Hepyanar, Serdar Ümit Sarıcı
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ankara University Press 2008-06-01
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Online Access: http://ankaratipfakultesimecmuasi.net/archives/archive-detail/article-preview/rhdnase-rescue-treatment-n-early-neonatal-atelecta/18921