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Mannose-binding lectin gene polymorphism is a modulating factor in repeated respiratory infections.
Chest - 1 Jul 2004
Gomi Kazunori, Tokue Yutaka, Kobayashi Takao, Takahashi Hiroshi, Watanabe Akira, Fujita Teizo, Nukiwa Toshihiro
Abstract excerpt
STUDY OBJECTIVE: To clarify how mannose-binding lectin (MBL) participates in the pulmonary defense system. DESIGN: Multicenter retrospective study. PARTICIPANTS: Sixty-two patients with unexplained recurrent respiratory infections, 50 patients with nontuberculous mycobacterial infection, 23 patie...
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