Haplotype analysis of the human collectin placenta 1 (hCL-P1) gene.

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Collectins are a family of C-type lectins found in vertebrates. These proteins have four regions, a relatively short N-terminal region, a collagen-like region, an alpha-helical coiled coil, and a carbohydrate recognition domain. Collectins are involved in host defense through their ability to bind carbohydrate antigens on microorganisms. Type A scavenger receptors are classical-type scavenger receptors that also...

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