Surfactant protein D and bronchopulmonary dysplasia: a new way to approach an old problem

Surfactant protein D (SP-D) is a collectin protein synthesized by alveolar type II cells in the lungs. SP-D participates in the innate immune defense of the lungs by helping to clear infectious pathogens and m...
Source: Respiratory Research - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Tags: Review Source Type: research