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Genetic variants of the mannan-binding lectin are associated with immune reactivity to mannans in Crohn's disease.
Gastroenterology - 1 Oct 2004
Seibold Frank, Konrad Astrid, Flogerzi Beatrice, Seibold-Schmid Beatrice, Arni Stephan, Jüliger Simone, Kun Jürgen F J
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BACKGROUND & AIMS: Some patients with Crohn's disease (CD) develop antibodies against mannan, a component of the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae cell wall. Mannan-binding lectin (MBL), a component of the innate immune system, can bind to S. cerevisiae . MBL concentration depends on genetic polymor...
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