Collaboration between Japanese and international scientists in developing and commercializing of exogenous surfactant
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This article provides a historical account of collaborative efforts of Japanese, and the United States scientists helped commercialization of the first animal-derived surfactant. Specific details of how collaborative efforts among researchers from Japan, Chicago, Boston, and Vermont was instrumental in helping surfactant commercialization. The article underscores the lasting value of scientific collaboration beyond national boundaries.