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Detection of three single nucleotide polymorphisms in the gene encoding mannose-binding lectin in a single pyrosequencing reaction.
Journal of immunological methods - 20 Feb 2006
Roos Anja, Dieltjes Patrick, Vossen Rolf H A M, Daha Mohamed R, de Knijff Peter
Abstract excerpt
Mannose-binding lectin (MBL) is a key molecule of innate immunity. Binding of MBL to carbohydrates present on pathogens activates the lectin pathway of complement activation, resulting into opsonization and anti-microbial protection. Three frequently occurring single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are described in the coding region of the MBL2 gene that are associated with abnormal polymerization of the MBL...
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