Mannose-binding lectin genotypes: lack of association with susceptibility to thoracic empyema
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The role of the innate immune protein mannose-binding lectin (MBL) in host defence against severe respiratory infection remains controversial. Thoracic empyema is a suppurative lung infection that arises as a major complication of pn...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-01-01
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Series: | BMC Medical Genetics |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/11/5 |