Surfactant protein-D and pulmonary host defense
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Surfactant protein-D (SP-D) participates in the innate response to inhaled microorganisms and organic antigens, and contributes to immune and inflammatory regulation within the lung. SP-D is synthesized and secreted by alveolar and bronchiolar epithelial cells, b...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2000-08-01
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| Series: | Respiratory Research |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/rr19 |