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Cell Biology
Research from National Heart Lung and Blood Institute has provided new information about cell biology
March 15th, 2007
Current study results from the report, "The C/A(-18) polymorphism in the surfactant protein B gene influences transcription and protein levels of surfactant protein B," have been published. "Surfactant protein B (SP-B) is an essential component of surfactant that promotes adsorption and spreading of surfactant phospholipids and stabilizes the phospholipid monolayer. SP-B is essential for respiratory function in newborn humans and mice; adult mice with levels of SP-B below 25% of wild-type develop fatal respiratory distress syndrome," scientists writing in the American Journal of Physiology - Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology report. "A potential regulatory...
Source: FDA Law Weekly (2007-03-15)
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