Increased plasma mannose binding lectin levels are associated with bronchiolitis obliterans after lung transplantation

Increased plasma mannose binding lectin levels are associated with bronchiolitis obliterans after lung transplantation

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Long-term lung allograft survival is limited by bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome (BOS). Mannose binding lectin (MBL) belongs to the innate immune system, participates in complement activation, and may predispose to graft rejection....

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Main Authors: Budd Steven J, Aris Robert M, Medaiyese Ayorinde A, Tilley Stephen L, Neuringer Isabel P
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Subjects:
Mannose binding lectin
Lung transplantation
Bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/13/1/56

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