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What is the Function of Protein D?

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While the name "Protein D" can refer to different molecules depending on the context, its most well-known functions involve a bacterial virulence factor in *Haemophilus influenzae* and a key component of the human innate immune system, known as Surfactant Protein D (SP-D). These two proteins have very different roles in infection and immunity.