A protein found in this substance consists of an octo-decamer consisting of six trimers arranged in a "bouquet" structure.
A protein found in this substance consists of an octo-decamer consisting of six trimers arranged in a "bouquet" structure. Deficiency of this substance can be treated using the INSURE method. ATP-binding cassette transporter A3 is critical for the production of this substance. The development of this substance can be quantified by a "fluorescent polarization test" which computes the ratio of this substance to albumin, or by using thin-layer chromatography to measure the LS ratio. This substance contains two collectin proteins involved in innate immunity and is spread out by two hydrophobic proteins called SP-B and SP-C. A deficiency of this substance is the cause of IRDS in premature babies. 90 percent of this substance consists of DPPC, phospha-tidyl-choline, and other phospholipids. For 10 points, name this substance that coats alveoli to reduce their surface tension.
A protein found in this substance consists of an octo-decamer consisting of six trimers arranged in a "bouquet" structure.
pulmonary surfactant [or lung surfactant; or alveolar surfactant]