Abstract
Surfactants are complex mixtures of phospholipids and proteins produced by type II alveolar cells of the lungs and play a crucial role in pulmonary physiology. Six types of surfactant proteins (SP) are known; SP-A, SP-B, SP-C, SP-D, SP-G and SP-H. The major role of SP is in reducing surface tension and various immunological functions. SP-A, SP-B, SP-C and SP-D have been demonstrated in the tear film and the epithelium of the lacrimal sac (LS) and nasolacrimal ducts (NLD). All surfactant proteins except SP-G were also isolated from the canalicular tissues. The authors hypothesize that surfactant proteins play a significant role in the pathogenesis of lacrimal drainage disorders; functional nasolacrimal duct obstruction (FNLDO) and infective dacryocystitis.
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