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surfactant protein D measurement

^ http://www.ebi.ac.uk/efo/EFO_0005081


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definition

quantification of the pneumoprotein surfactant protein D. This protein is an innate immune protein and plays a role in pulmonary host defence and the modulation of allergic responses. Several human lung diseases are characterized by decreased levels of bronchoalveolar SP-D.

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SP-D measurement

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Dani Welter

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