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Mannose-binding lectin polymorphisms in severe sepsis: relationship to levels, incidence, and outcome.
Shock (Augusta, Ga.) - 1 Jan 2006
Gordon Anthony C, Waheed Umeer, Hansen Troels K, Hitman Graham A, Garrard Christopher S, Turner Malcolm W, Klein Nigel J, Brett Stephen J, Hinds Charles J
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Mannose-binding lectin (MBL) genetic polymorphisms result in deficiency of the encoded protein and increased susceptibility to infection, especially in children and the immunocompromised. The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between MBL-2 exon 1 and promoter -221 polymo...
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