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surfactant protein D measurement
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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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surfactant protein D measurement
Synonyms
- SP-D measurement
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Dani Welter