Eosinophil-associated lung diseases. A cry for surfactant proteins A and D help?
Journal Article (Journal Article;Review)
Surfactant proteins (SP)-A and SP-D (SP-A/-D) play important roles in numerous eosinophil-dominated diseases, including asthma, allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, and allergic rhinitis. In these settings, SP-A/-D have been shown to modulate eosinophil chemotaxis, inhibit eosinophil mediator release, and mediate macrophage clearance of apoptotic eosinophils. Dysregulation of SP-A/-D function in eosinophil-dominated diseases is also not uncommon. Alterations in serum SP-A/-D levels are associated with disease severity in allergic rhinitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Furthermore, oligimerization of SP-A/-D, necessary for their proper function, can be perturbed by reactive nitrogen species, which are increased in eosinophilic disease. In this review, we highlight the associations of eosinophilic lung diseases with SP-A and SP-D levels and functions.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Ledford, JG; Addison, KJ; Foster, MW; Que, LG
Published Date
- November 2014
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 51 / 5
Start / End Page
- 604 - 614
PubMed ID
- 24960334
Pubmed Central ID
- PMC4224083
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1535-4989
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1165/rcmb.2014-0095TR
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States