Polymorphisms and Serum Level of Mannose-Binding Lectin: An Iranian Survey
Mannose-binding lectin (MBL) is a Ca⁺² -dependent collagenous lectin, that is produced by liver and mediates innate immune responses by opsonization of pathogens. The serum level of MBL varies widely among healthy individuals, ranging from 0.05 µg/ml (or lower) to over 5 µg/ml, mainly depending on...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences
2014-12-01
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Series: | Iranian Journal of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology |
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Online Access: | https://ijaai.tums.ac.ir/index.php/ijaai/article/view/424 |