The lung collectin surfactant protein D (SP-D) is an important component of the innate
immune response but is also believed to play a role in other regulatory aspects of immune …

Rationale: Surfactant protein D (SP-D), a 43-kD collectin, is synthesized and secreted by
airway epithelia as a dodecamer formed by assembly of four trimeric subunits. We have …

Background The collectin surfactant protein D (SP‐D) confers protection against pulmonary
infection and inflammation. Recent data suggest a role for SP‐D in the modulation of allergic …

Because of its structural uniqueness, specific localization and functional versatility, the lung
collectin surfactant protein (SP)-D is an important major player of pulmonary immune …

The airway mucosal surfaces are constantly exposed to inhaled particles that can be
potentially toxic, infectious or allergenic and should elicit inflammatory changes. The …

BACKGROUND: Surfactant protein (SP)-D is an epithelial cell product of the distal air
spaces that aids uptake and clearance of inhaled pathogens and allergens. Allergic airway …

Background The surfactant protein SP‐D has been reported to reduce bronchial hyper‐
responsiveness, blood eosinophilia, and T‐helper type 2 cytokines in models of allergic …

It has become increasingly evident that pulmonary surfactant proteins, SP-A and SP-D,
present in the alveolar and bronchial epithelial fluid linings, not only play significant …

Background Allergen-containing subpollen particles (SPP) are released from whole plant
pollen upon contact with water or even high humidity. Because of their size SPP can …

Summary Background Surfactant protein D (SP‐D) is involved in the innate immunity within
the lung and may have important roles in modulating the inflammatory process of asthma …