The role of mannose-binding lectin in health and disease
Mannose-binding lectin (MBL) is a collagenous lectin found in the serum of mammals and birds. In humans, it is believed to play an important role in innate immunity by binding to carbohydrates on the surface of microorganisms and then activating the complement system via MBL-associated serine protea...
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University College London (University of London)
2007
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| Online Access: | https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.719057 |