Surpellic films, lung surfactant, and their cellular origin in newt, caecilian, and frog

Pattle, R. E.; Schock, C.; Creasey, J. M.; Hughes, G. M.

doi:10.1111/j.1469-7998.1977.tb04145.x

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The alveolar surface network: A new anatomy and its physiological significance

Scarpelli

1998

Anat. Rec.

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Intraalveolar bubbles and bubble films (the unit structures of the alveolar surface network) have been found in all mammalian species examined to date, including lambs, kids, and rabbit pups and adult mice, rats, rabbits, cats, and pigs. Rabbits were used for the definitive studies. 1) A unit bubble occupies each alveolus and branching airway of the TLU; unit bubbles in clusters correspond with alveolar clusters. 2) The appositions of unit bubble lamellae (films) form a network of liquid channels within the TLUs. The appositions are bubble to bubble (near alveolar entrances, at pores of Kohn, and between ductal bubbles), bubble to epithelial cell surface, and bubble to surface liquid of conducting airways. They rapidly form stable Newtonian black foam films (approximately 7 nm thick) under hydrodynamic conditions expected in vivo. 3) Lamellae of the foam films and bubbles tend to exclude bulk liquid and thus maintain near-zero surface tension. At the same time, the foam film formations--abetted by the constant but small retractive force of tissue recoil--stabilize unit bubble position within the network. 4) Unit bubble mobility in response to applied force increases as liquid accumulates within the network (e.g. (ABSTRACT TRUNCATED)

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The alveolar surface network: A new anatomy and its physiological significance

Scarpelli

1998

Anat. Rec.

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Scanning electron microscope study of the morphology of the reptilian lung: The savanna monitor lizard varanus exanthematicus and the pancake tortoise malacochersus tornieri

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The morphology of the lungs of two reptilian species, Varanus exanthematicus and Malacochersus tornieri, have been studied on gross preparations, latex casts, and critical-point-dried tissues. The shape of these lungs was observed to conform with that of the body, the lung of the monitor lizard (Varanus) being long and ovoid while that of the pancake tortoise (Malacochersus) was rounded and laterally indented. With respect to the size distribution of the gas exchange compartments, the lungs were observed to be notably heterogenous. In both species these units were generally smaller in diameter in the cranial region of the lung while those in the caudal region were larger. The gas exchange compartments in the tortoise were more profusely compartmented with the primary, secondary, and tertiary septa being well developed while in the lizard only the primary and secondary septa were observed. The tertiary septa in the tortoise lung and the secondary septa in that of the monitor lizard defined the terminal gas exchange units, the faveoli. The cast impressions closely resembled the actual lung tissue and convincingly revealed the hierarchical design of the gas exchange compartments as they radiate from the air chambers and ducts, terminally giving rise to the faveoli. This stratification clearly increases the surface area available for gas exchange in these lungs. Disparate refinements of the basic reptilian lung design, as noted here, may lead to differing anatomic pulmonary diffusing capacities for oxygen to which characteristics like energetics and mode of respiration in this taxon may be attributed.

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Evolution, Development, and Function of the Pulmonary Surfactant System in Normal and Perturbed Environments

Orgeig

Morrison

Daniels

2015

Comprehensive Physiology

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Surfactant lipids and proteins form a surface active film at the air-liquid interface of internal gas exchange organs, including swim bladders and lungs. The system is uniquely positioned to meet both the physical challenges associated with a dynamically changing internal air-liquid interface, and the environmental challenges associated with the foreign pathogens and particles to which the internal surface is exposed. Lungs range from simple, transparent, bag-like units to complex, multilobed, compartmentalized structures. Despite this anatomical variability, the surfactant system is remarkably conserved. Here, we discuss the evolutionary origin of the surfactant system, which likely predates lungs. We describe the evolution of surfactant structure and function in invertebrates and vertebrates. We focus on changes in lipid and protein composition and surfactant function from its antiadhesive and innate immune to its alveolar stability and structural integrity functions. We discuss the biochemical, hormonal, autonomic, and mechanical factors that regulate normal surfactant secretion in mature animals. We present an analysis of the ontogeny of surfactant development among the vertebrates and the contribution of different regulatory mechanisms that control this development. We also discuss environmental (oxygen), hormonal and biochemical (glucocorticoids and glucose) and pollutant (maternal smoking, alcohol, and common "recreational" drugs) effects that impact surfactant development. On the adult surfactant system, we focus on environmental variables including temperature, pressure, and hypoxia that have shaped its evolution and we discuss the resultant biochemical, biophysical, and cellular adaptations. Finally, we discuss the effect of major modern gaseous and particulate pollutants on the lung and surfactant system.

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Surpellic films, lung surfactant, and their cellular origin in newt, caecilian, and frog

Cited by 31 publications

References 16 publications

The alveolar surface network: A new anatomy and its physiological significance

The alveolar surface network: A new anatomy and its physiological significance

Scanning electron microscope study of the morphology of the reptilian lung: The savanna monitor lizard varanus exanthematicus and the pancake tortoise malacochersus tornieri

Evolution, Development, and Function of the Pulmonary Surfactant System in Normal and Perturbed Environments

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