Mannose Binding Lectin (MBL) and Its Clinical Significance

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Mannose Binding Lectin (MBL) is a key molecule in innate immunity, this acute phase protein, synthesized in the liver, binds to various microorganisms and damaged cells and destroys them by opsonization of aggressive agents and activation of the complement by relevant serin...

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Main Authors: M Asgharzadeh, H Samadi Kafil, M Pourastadi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Babol University of Medical Sciences 2015-04-01
Series:Majallah-i Dānishgāh-i ̒Ulūm-i Pizishkī-i Bābul
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Online Access:http://jbums.org/browse.php?a_code=A-10-1440-1&slc_lang=en&sid=1