title: [Structure and secretory functions of the respiratory epithelium].
abstract: Airway secretions actively participate in respiratory epithelium protection. Apart from its main participation in transport of inhaled microorganisms and particles by mucociliary clearance, respiratory mucus also contributes to other protective purposes such as the control of airway humidification. Biochemical components found in secretions, such as mucins, lipids, antibacterial agents (secretory IgA, lysozyme, lactoferrin), antioxidant and antiprotease components, contribute significantly to the airway epithelium defense.
authors.affiliation: INSERM Unité 314, CHU Maison Blanche, Reims.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Jacquot
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Spilmont
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: de Bentzmann
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Dupuit
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Puchelle
mesh_terms: D002478:Cells, Cultured; D004847:Epithelial Cells; D004848:Epithelium / Q000378:metabolism; D009093:Mucus / Q000502:physiology; D012137:Respiratory System / Q000166:cytology* / Q000378:metabolism*