Distinct and overlapping functions of allelic forms of human mannose binding protein

Super, M. ; Gillies, S. D. ; Foley, S. ; Sastry, K. ; Schweinle, J.-E. ; Silverman, V. J. ; Ezekowitz, R. A. B.

[s.l.] : Nature Publishing Group
Published 1992
ISSN:
1546-1718
Source:
Nature Archives 1869 - 2009
Topics:
Biology
Medicine
Notes:
[Auszug] Human mannose binding protein (MBP) is a C–type serum lectin involved in first–line host defense against a variety of bacterial, fungal and viral pathogens. Recently an association was found between low levels of serum MBP and an increased frequency of recurrent infections in infants. A ...
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