Functions of proteins and lipids in airway secretions

J Jacquot, A Hayem, C Galabert - European Respiratory …, 1992 - Eur Respiratory Soc
J Jacquot, A Hayem, C Galabert
European Respiratory Journal, 1992Eur Respiratory Soc
Proteins and lipids synthesized by airway secretory cells or transudated are active
components in the protection of respiratory epithelium. Proteins and ions are involved in the
control of mucus hydration. Secretory proteins, such as secretory immunoglobulin A (IgA),
transferrin and lysozyme, participate in the airway antibacterial defence. Other biochemical
components found in secretions, such as anti-inflammatory and antioxidant agents as well
as antiproteases, contribute significantly to the protection of the underlying epithelium.
Proteins and lipids synthesized by airway secretory cells or transudated are active components in the protection of respiratory epithelium. Proteins and ions are involved in the control of mucus hydration. Secretory proteins, such as secretory immunoglobulin A (IgA), transferrin and lysozyme, participate in the airway antibacterial defence. Other biochemical components found in secretions, such as anti-inflammatory and antioxidant agents as well as antiproteases, contribute significantly to the protection of the underlying epithelium.
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