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Investigate the role of WFDC2 (HE4) in innate immune defenses of the oral cavity and respiratory tract, as well as its expression in lung adenocarcinomas.

April 6, 2006Respiratory ResearchOpen Access

WFDC2 (HE4): A potential role in the innate immunity of the oral cavity and respiratory tract and the development of adenocarcinomas of the lung

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LBLynne BingleUniversity of Sheffield SCSimon S. CrossUniversity of Sheffield AHA.S. HighSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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Molecular evaluation reveals WFDC2 involvement in respiratory mucosal immunity and lung carcinoma re-expression, suggesting a dual role in host defence and tumorigenesis.

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Investigate the role of WFDC2 (HE4) in innate immune defenses of the oral cavity and respiratory tract, as well as its expression in lung adenocarcinomas.
Assessed the association of WFDC2 with epithelial host defense systems alongside related WAP domain-containing proteins.
Evaluated the re-expression patterns of WFDC2 across distinct subtypes of lung carcinoma.
Evidence supports WFDC2 functioning as an innate immune defense component within lung, nasal, and oral cavities in coordination with WAP domain proteins.
WFDC2 demonstrates tumor-type-specific re-expression in lung carcinomas, indicating potential significance in adenocarcinoma pathology.

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Bingle et al. (2006) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d733b63f2a6ac123b8a57f https://doi.org/10.1186/1465-9921-7-61

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Molecular evaluation reveals WFDC2 involvement in respiratory mucosal immunity and lung carcinoma re-expression, suggesting a dual role in host defence and tumorigenesis.

WFDC2 (HE4): A potential role in the innate immunity of the oral cavity and respiratory tract and the development of adenocarcinomas of the lung

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WFDC2 (HE4): A potential role in the innate immunity of the oral cavity and respiratory tract and the development of adenocarcinomas of the lung

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