What is the function of the CC16 protein?
This protein is so richly secreted by bronchiolar club cells and other epithelial cells that it is one of the most abundant proteins in respiratory secretions (1). CC16 is reported to have several protective functions, including antiinflammatory, immunomodulatory, and antioxidant effects (2).
This protein is so richly secreted by bronchiolar club cells and other epithelial cells that it is one of the most abundant proteins in respiratory secretions (1). CC16 is reported to have several protective functions, including antiinflammatory, immunomodulatory, and antioxidant effects (2).
