| Literature DB >> 11193778 |
Abstract
Clara cells are nonciliated, nonmucous, secretory cells of the pulmonary airways. These cells are known to secrete a variety of proteins, including Clara cell 10-kDa protein/uteroglobin. This protein consists of a homodimer of 70-77 amino acid polypeptides arranged in antiparallel fashion. In vitro testing suggests that the protein suppresses inflammation. The physiologic role of the protein remains to be determined.Entities:
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Year: 2000 PMID: 11193778 DOI: 10.1111/j.1749-6632.2000.tb05518.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann N Y Acad Sci ISSN: 0077-8923 Impact factor: 5.691