Mohammad JA, Paulsen F (2019)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2019
Book Volume: 124
Pages Range: 35-36
DOI: 10.1016/j.mehy.2019.01.020
Surfactants are complex mixtures of phospholipids and proteins produced by type II alveolar cells of the lungs and play a crucial role in pulmonary physiology. Six types of surfactant proteins (SP) are known; SP-A, SP-B, SP-C, SP-D, SP-G and SP-H. The major role of SP is in reducing surface tension and various immunological functions. SP-A, SP-B, SP-C and SP-D have been demonstrated in the tear film and the epithelium of the lacrimal sac (LS) and nasolacrimal ducts (NLD). All surfactant proteins except SP-G were also isolated from the canalicular tissues. The authors hypothesize that surfactant proteins play a significant role in the pathogenesis of lacrimal drainage disorders; functional nasolacrimal duct obstruction (FNLDO) and infective dacryocystitis.
APA:
Mohammad, J.A., & Paulsen, F. (2019). Surfactant proteins: Role in lacrimal drainage disorders. Medical Hypotheses, 124, 35-36. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mehy.2019.01.020
MLA:
Mohammad, Javed Ali, and Friedrich Paulsen. "Surfactant proteins: Role in lacrimal drainage disorders." Medical Hypotheses 124 (2019): 35-36.
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