Pulmonary surfactant and respiratory infections.
The main data concerning the defensive role of pulmonary surfactant and respiratory infections are reported on the basis of recent knowledge on this topic. The opportunity to reintegrate the altered surfactant (in an exogenous way or by means of pharmacological agents) is also stressed.
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1st Phthisio-Pneumological Clinic, University of Rome, Carlo Forlanini Hospital, Italy.
D000818:Animals; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000276:immunology*; D008264:Macrophages / Q000187:drug effects; D010587:Phagocytosis; D011663:Pulmonary Surfactants / Q000276:immunology*; D011817:Rabbits; D051381:Rats; D012141:Respiratory Tract Infections / Q000276:immunology*
D011663:Pulmonary Surfactants