Surfactant protein D (SP-D) is a multimeric collectin that is involved in innate immune
defense and expressed in pulmonary, as well as non-pulmonary, epithelia. SP-D exerts …

A successful pregnancy requires that the maternal immune system recognizes and tolerates
the semi-allogeneic fetus without compromising the capability of protecting both mother and …

Parturition at term in normal pregnancy follows a predictable sequence of events. There is
some evidence that a state of inflammation prevails in the reproductive tissues during labor …

Abstract Surfactant proteins A (SP-A) and D (SP-D) are established as essential components
of our innate immune system for protecting the lung from pathogens and allergens. They …

Prolonged labor can lead to infection, fetal distress, asphyxia, and life-threatening harm to
both the mother and the baby. Surfactant protein A (SP-A) was shown to contribute to the …

Infection by oncogenic human papillomavirus (HPV) is the principle cause of cervical cancer
and other anogenital cancers. The majority of cervical cancer cases occur in low-and middle …

Collectins such as surfactant proteins SP-A, SP-D, and mannan-binding lectin (MBL), as well
as complement protein C1q are evolutionarily conserved innate immune molecules. They …

During pregnancy and lactation, the uterus and mammary glands undergo remarkable
structural changes to perform their critical reproductive functions before reverting to their …

The collectin subfamily member 11 (Colec11), plays an important role in innate immunity as
a pattern recognition molecule. In the present study, a colec11 homolog was identified and …

Surfactant associated protein D (SFTPD, also known as SP-D), a pattern recognition
molecule, is an integral component of the mucosal immune system of female reproductive …