Surfactant protein D modulates levels of IL-10 and TNF-α in intrauterine compartments during lipopolysaccharide-induced preterm birth

► SP-D-overexpressing mice are predisposed to LPS-induced preterm birth. ► SP-D influences the levels of TNF-α and IL-10 in fetal and gestational tissues. ► SP-D influences labor-producing cytokines.