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Genomic organization of human surfactant protein D (SP-D). SP-D is encoded on chromosome 10q22.2-23.1.
1 Feb 1993
Abstract excerpt
Surfactant protein D (SP-D) is a member of the family of mammalian C-type lectins. SP-D is secreted into the pulmonary airspaces by lung epithelial cells and is believed to contribute to the lung's defense against inhaled microorganisms. We have previously characterized cDNAs specific for human SP-D (hSP-D). We now describe the partial characterization of genomic clones for hSP-D and present evidence for an SP-D...
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