Low mannose-binding lectin (MBL) genotype is associated with future cardiovascular events in type 2 diabetic south asians. a prospective cohort study

Low mannose-binding lectin (MBL) genotype is associated with future cardiovascular events in type 2 diabetic south asians. a prospective cohort study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>South Asians have a high burden of type 2 diabetes and vascular complications. Vascular inflammation is considered central in the pathophysiology of atherosclerosis, and the complement system is thought to play an important role. Man...

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Main Authors: Rabelink Ton J, Daha Mohamed R, Chandie Shaw Prataap K, Siezenga Machiel A, Berger Stefan P
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-07-01
Series:Cardiovascular Diabetology
Subjects:
South Asians
type 2 diabetes
cardiovascular disease
Mannose-binding lectin (MBL)
Online Access:http://www.cardiab.com/content/10/1/60

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