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Enhancement of Small Particle Size Dry Powder Aerosol Formulations using an Ultra Low Density Additive

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  1. Paul Lucas

    Present address: Pfizer Central Research, Ramsgate Road, Sandwich, Kent, CT13 9NJ, U.K

  2. Kerry Anderson

    Present address: DERA, Porton Down, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 OJG, U.K

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  1. Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, BA2 7AY, U.K

    Paul Lucas, Kerry Anderson & John N. Staniforth

  2. Centre for Electron Optics, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, BA2 7AY, U.K

    Ursula J. Potter

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Lucas, P., Anderson, K., Potter, U.J. et al. Enhancement of Small Particle Size Dry Powder Aerosol Formulations using an Ultra Low Density Additive. Pharm Res 16, 1643–1647 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1011981326827

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