Mannose-Binding Lectin: Biologic Characteristics and Role in the Susceptibility to Infections and Ischemia-Reperfusion Related Injury in Critically Ill Neonates
The mannose-binding lectin (MBL) is a member of the collectin family, belonging to the innate immunity system. Genetic, biologic, and clinical properties of MBL have been widely investigated throughout the last decades, although some interesting aspects of its potential clinical relevance are still...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2017-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Immunology Research |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/7045630 |