PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - J Jacquot
AU  - A Hayem
AU  - C Galabert
TI  - Functions of proteins and lipids in airway secretions
AID  - 10.1183/09031936.93.05030343
DP  - 1992 Mar 01
TA  - European Respiratory Journal
PG  - 343--358
VI  - 5
IP  - 3
4099  - http://erj.ersjournals.com/content/5/3/343.short
4100  - http://erj.ersjournals.com/content/5/3/343.full
SO  - Eur Respir J1992 Mar 01; 5
AB  - 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.