The importance of surfactant proteins-New aspects on macrophage phagocytosis

Tschernig T, Veith NT, Diler E, Bischoff M, Meier C, Schicht M (2016)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2016

Journal

Annals of Anatomy-Anatomischer Anzeiger Elsevier

Book Volume: 208

Pages Range: 142-145

DOI: 10.1016/j.aanat.2016.07.005

Abstract

Surfactant and its components have multiple functions. The so called collectins are surfactant proteins which opsonize bacteria and improve pulmonary host defense via the phagocytosis and clearance of microorganisms and particles. In this special issue of the Annals of Anatomy a new surfactant protein, Surfactant Associated 3, is highlighted. As outlined in this mini review Surfactant Associated 3 is regarded as an enhancer of phagocytosis. In addition, the role played by SP-A is updated and open research questions raised.

Authors with CRIS profile

Martin Schicht Lehrstuhl für Funktionelle und Klinische Anatomie

Involved external institutions

Universität des Saarlandes (UdS) DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Tschernig, T., Veith, N.T., Diler, E., Bischoff, M., Meier, C., & Schicht, M. (2016). The importance of surfactant proteins-New aspects on macrophage phagocytosis. Annals of Anatomy-Anatomischer Anzeiger, 208, 142-145. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aanat.2016.07.005

MLA:

Tschernig, Thomas, et al. "The importance of surfactant proteins-New aspects on macrophage phagocytosis." Annals of Anatomy-Anatomischer Anzeiger 208 (2016): 142-145.

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