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...
Main Authors: | M Asgharzadeh, H Samadi Kafil, M Pourastadi |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Babol University of Medical Sciences
2015-04-01
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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 |
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