Abstract: Surfactant protein D (SP-D) is a member of the collectin family of collagenous lectin domain-containing proteins that is expressed in epithelial cells of the lung. Described herein are methods and compositions for the treatment of disorders associated with lung injury, including methods and compositions for the treatment of bronchopulmonary disorder (BPD).

Abstract: Surfactant protein D (SP-D) is a member of the collectin family of collagenous lectin domain-containing proteins that is expressed in epithelial cells of the lung. Described herein are methods and compositions for the treatment of disorders associated with lung injury, including methods and compositions for the treatment of bronchopulmonary disorder (BPD).

Abstract: Embodiments provided herein relate to methods and compositions for treating cancer. Some embodiments include treating lung cancers and renal cancers.

Abstract: A controlled release system includes surfactant protein D (SPD) and a carrier suitable for controlled release that can be polylactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA). The system can be in the form of a nanoparticle. A pharmaceutical composition includes the system and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Methods of treatment of a disease, disorder or condition associated with a decreased level of SPD in a subject, or for pulmonary delivery of SPD, include administering the pharmaceutical composition to a subject in need of such treatment.

Abstract: Described are compositions and methods for the treatment, prevention, or amelioration of a symptom of an airway disorder. In certain aspects, the airway disorder may be one characterized by one or more conditions, such as goblet cell metaplasia, lung tissue inflammation, increased airway hyperresponsiveness, mucus hyperplasia, decreased airway resistance, and increased production of pro-inflammatory cytokines. The compositions and methods may be useful for the treatment of an airway disorder such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cystic fibrosis (CF), allergic disorders, pulmonary inflammatory diseases, pulmonary fibrosis, and/or interstitial lung diseases.

Abstract: Surfactant protein D (SP-D) is a member of the collectin family of collagenous lectin domain-containing proteins that is expressed in epithelial cells of the lung. Described herein are methods and compositions for the treatment of disorders associated with lung injury, including methods and compositions for the treatment of bronchopulmonary disorder (BPD).

Abstract: Described are compositions and methods for the treatment, prevention, or amelioration of a symptom of an airway disorder. In certain aspects, the airway disorder may be one characterized by one or more conditions, such as goblet cell metaplasia, lung tissue inflammation, increased airway hyperresponsiveness, mucus hyperplasia, decreased airway resistance, and increased production of pro-inflammatory cytokines. The compositions and methods may be useful for the treatment of an airway disorder such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cystic fibrosis (CF), allergic disorders, pulmonary inflammatory diseases, pulmonary fibrosis, and/or interstitial lung diseases.

Abstract: Surfactant protein D (SP-D) is a member of the collectin family of collagenous lectin domain-containing proteins that is expressed in epithelial cells of the lung. Described herein are methods and compositions for the treatment of disorders associated with lung injury, including methods and compositions for the treatment of bronchopulmonary disorder (BPD).

Abstract: Surfactant protein D (SP-D) is a 43-kDa member of the collectin family of collagenous lectin domain-containing proteins that is expressed in epithelial cells of the lung. Described herein are methods and compositions for the treatment of disorders associated with lung injury, including methods and compositions for the treatment of bronchopulmonary disorder (BPD) using recombinant human surfactant protein D and surfactant formulations.

Abstract: Embodiments provided herein relate to methods and compositions for treating cancer. Some embodiments include treating lung cancers and renal cancers.

Abstract: Surfactant protein D (SP-D) is a 43-kDa member of the collectin family of collagenous lectin domain-containing proteins that is expressed in epithelial cells of the lung. Described herein are methods and compositions for the treatment of disorders associated with lung injury, including methods and compositions for the treatment of bronchopulmonary disorder (BPD) using recombinant human surfactant protein D and surfactant formulations.

Abstract: Surfactant protein D (SP-D) is a 43-kDa member of the collectin family of collagenous lectin domain-containing proteins that is expressed in epithelial cells of the lung. Described herein are methods and compositions for the treatment of disorders associated with lung injury, including methods and compositions for the treatment of bronchopulmonary disorder (BPD) using recombinant human surfactant protein D and surfactant formulations.

Abstract: Surfactant protein D (SP-D) is a member of the collectin family of collagenous lectin domain-containing proteins that is expressed in epithelial cells of the lung. Described herein are methods and compositions for the treatment of disorders associated with lung injury, including methods and compositions for the treatment of bronchopulmonary disorder (BPD).

Abstract: Surfactant protein D (SP-D) is a member of the collectin family of collagenous lectin domain-containing proteins that is expressed in epithelial cells of the lung. Described herein are methods and compositions for the treatment of disorders associated with lung injury, including methods and compositions for the treatment of bronchopulmonary disorder (BPD).

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and compositions related to the regulation of goblet cell differentiation, mucus production and mucus secretion. In some embodiments, methods for the treatment of mucus hyperproduction, methods for the treatment of pulmonary inflammation, methods of screening compounds, compositions for the treatment of mucus hyperproduction, or compositions for the treatment of pulmonary inflammation are provided.

Abstract: Surfactant protein D (SP-D) is a 43-kDa member of the collectin family of collagenous lectin domain-containing proteins that is expressed in epithelial cells of the lung. Described herein are methods and compositions for the treatment of disorders associated with lung injury, including methods and compositions for the treatment of bronchopulmonary disorder (BPD) using recombinant human surfactant protein D and surfactant formulations.

Abstract: The DNA-binding protein Sox17 has been found to play an important role in repair of pulmonary tissue after damage, disease, or injury. Nucleic acids encoding proteins involved in pulmonary repair, such as Sox17 and Spdef, can be used as a therapeutic composition for treating pulmonary disease. Methods of treatment of pulmonary injuries or pulmonary diseases are also disclosed, as are methods of identifying compounds effective in treating pulmonary injuries and diseases.

Abstract: This invention relates to the discovery that midkine modulates pulmonary vasculature development and smooth muscle cell development. Modulation of midkine activity thus alters pulmonary vasculature development and smooth muscle cell development. The invention provides methods of modulating pulmonary disorders, smooth muscle cell related disorders, and pulmonary smooth muscle cell disorders. Disorders of particular interest include, but are not limited to, asthma and pulmonary hyperplasia. Further the invention relates to the discovery that TTF1 and HIF1 -? exhibit midkine modulating activity. The invention pertains to the discovery that midkine modulates myocardin activity.

Abstract: Surfactant protein D (SP-D) is a member of the collectin family of collagenous lectin domain-containing proteins that is expressed in epithelial cells of the lung. Administration of SP-D protein or fragments thereof is useful for the prevention or treatment of sepsis or lung infection.

Abstract: Recombinant surfactant protein A and pharmaceutical compositions based thereon are useful for the prevention or treatment of pulmonary infection and inflammation.