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Carbohydrate recognition and neck domains of surfactant protein A (Sp-A) containing samariumCarbohydrate recognition and neck domains of surfactant protein A (Sp-A) containing samarium
Structural highlights
FunctionSFTPA_RAT In presence of calcium ions, it binds to surfactant phospholipids and contributes to lower the surface tension at the air-liquid interface in the alveoli of the mammalian lung and is essential for normal respiration. Evolutionary Conservation![]() Check, as determined by ConSurfDB. You may read the explanation of the method and the full data available from ConSurf. |
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