Surfactant protein D, illustration. This is one of the components of pulmonary surfactant, the lipoprotein complex that is an essential component of a healthily functioning lung. Surfactant proteins also play a role in the immune system. This protein takes the form of a dodecamer, in the cruciform cross shape shown here. The width is given here as 92 nanometres. | |
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