MMP-9 cleaves SP-D and abrogates its innate immune functions in vitro.

Bratcher, Preston E

MMP-9 cleaves SP-D and abrogates its innate immune functions in vitro. [electronic resource] - PloS one 2012 - e41881 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1932-6203

10.1371/journal.pone.0041881 doi


Animals
Calcium--chemistry
Cell Line
Escherichia coli--immunology
Humans
Immunity, Innate
Leukocyte Elastase--chemistry
Lipopolysaccharides--chemistry
Macrophages, Alveolar--immunology
Matrix Metalloproteinase 9--chemistry
Mice
Phagocytosis
Protein Binding
Proteolysis
Pulmonary Surfactant-Associated Protein D--chemistry