METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR USING ALVEOLAR MACROPHAGE PHOSPHOLIPASE A2

摘要

The present invention is directed to methods and compositions for improving pulmonary surfactant catabolism. More specifically, the specification describes methods and compositions for making and using a lysosomal phospholipase A2 in methods for the diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of phospholipid catabolism such as pulmonary alveolar proteinosis.