Biochemistry and genetics of mannan-binding lectin (MBL)

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Mannose- or mannan-binding lectin (MBL) is a member of the collectin protein family, which includes lung surfactant proteins SP-A and SP-D. Each member consists of similar or identical polypeptide chains with a region of collagen-like sequence followed by a C-type lectin domain. The polypeptides associate in threes to form a subunit containing a collagen-like helix, with three clustered lectin domains. These...

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