Functions
- Binding of pathogens, allergens, and other molecules
- Increasing phagocytosis and chemotaxis of alveolar macrophages
- Induction of proliferation of immune cells
- Stimulation of proinflammatory cytokine production
- Modulation of the generation of reactive oxygen species
- Serving as a hormone in parturition
- Maintaining the structure of tubular myelin (an extracellular form of surfactant)
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