Clara Cell

Also known as club cells, these non-ciliated secretory cells are found in the bronchioles of the lungs, responsible for secreting components of the airway fluid, detoxifying inhaled toxins, and acting as progenitor cells.

Key Functions:

• Secretes components of the airway fluid (e.g., Clara cell secretory protein).
• Detoxifies inhaled xenobiotics via cytochrome P450 enzymes.
• Acts as progenitor cells for ciliated epithelial cells in the bronchioles.

Interacting Systems & Components:

• Bronchiole (located in)
• Lung (component of)
• Cytochrome P450 (contains)
• Respiratory System (component of)