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RNA cell line category: Group enriched (RPMI-8226, U-2197)
Organ
Origin
Category
Expression
Alphabetical
Cell lines sorted after organ of phenotypic resemblance.
Cell lines sorted after biological source for establishment.
Cell lines sorted after the cell line category according to Cellosaurus.
Cell lines sorted on descending RNA expression.
Cell lines sorted alphabetically.
GENE INFORMATION
Gene name
SFTPA1 (HGNC Symbol)
Synonyms
COLEC4, SFTP1, SP-A, SP-A1
Description
Surfactant protein A1 (HGNC Symbol)
Entrez gene summary
This gene encodes a lung surfactant protein that is a member of a subfamily of C-type lectins called collectins. The encoded protein binds specific carbohydrate moieties found on lipids and on the surface of microorganisms. This protein plays an essential role in surfactant homeostasis and in the defense against respiratory pathogens. Mutations in this gene are associated with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Alternate splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, May 2010]