Open AccessMannose‐Binding Lectin Concentrations,MBL2Polymorphisms, and Susceptibility to Respiratory Tract Infections in Young Men
Author(s) -
Aino K. Rantala,
Taina K. Lajunen,
Raija Juvonen,
Aini Bloigu,
Sylvi SilvennoinenKassinen,
Ari Peitso,
Pekka Saikku,
Olli Vainio,
Maija Lein
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
the journal of infectious diseases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.69
H-Index - 252
eISSN - 1537-6613
pISSN - 0022-1899
DOI - 10.1086/591912
Subject(s) - mannan binding lectin , lectin , microbiology and biotechnology , immunology , respiratory tract infections , respiratory tract , respiratory system , mannose , biology , medicine , biochemistry
Mannose-binding lectin (MBL) is an important component of innate immunity, and its deficiency is associated with susceptibility to recurrent infections.
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