Literature on SCGB3A2
SCGB3A2 [ENSP00000296694]
Secretoglobin family 3A member 2; Secreted cytokine-like protein . Binds to the scavenger receptor MARCO . Can also bind to pathogens including the Gram-positive bacterium L.monocytogenes, the Gram-negative bacterium P.aeruginosa, and yeast . Strongly inhibits phospholipase A2 (PLA2G1B) activity . Seems to have anti-inflammatory effects in respiratory epithelium (By similarity). Also has anti-fibrotic activity in lung . May play a role in fetal lung development and maturation . Promotes branching morphogenesis during early stages of lung development . In the pituitary, may inhibit production of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) (By similarity).
Synonyms: SCGB3A2, SCGB3A2p, hSCGB3A2, D6RBX5, Q2L6B3 ...