Open AccessMannose-binding lectin deficiency and acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Author(s) -
Albert,
Connett,
Jeffrey L. Curtis,
Martinez,
Han,
Stephen C. Lazarus,
Woodruff
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
international journal of copd
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.394
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1178-2005
pISSN - 1176-9106
DOI - 10.2147/copd.s33714
Subject(s) - medicine , mannan binding lectin , pulmonary disease , lectin , immunology , copd
Mannose-binding lectin is a collectin involved in host defense against infection. Whether mannose-binding lectin deficiency is associated with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is debated.
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