Genetic disorders of the surfactant system: focus on adult disease

Genes involved in the production of pulmonary surfactant are crucial for the development and maintenance of healthy lungs. Germline mutations in surfactant-related genes cause a spectrum of severe monogenic pulmonary diseases in patients of all ages. The majority of affected patients present at a ve...

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Main Authors: Coline H.M. van Moorsel, Joanne J. van der Vis, Jan C. Grutters
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: European Respiratory Society 2021-02-01
Series:European Respiratory Review
Online Access:http://err.ersjournals.com/content/30/159/200085.full