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Mannan-binding lectin (MBL) in women with tumours of the reproductive system.
Cancer immunology, immunotherapy : CII - 1 Jul 2007
Swierzko A St, Florczak K, Cedzyński M, Szemraj J, Wydra D, Bak-Romaniszyn L, Emerich J, Sułowska Z
Abstract excerpt
Mannan-binding lectin (MBL) is an important factor of innate immunity contributing to the clearance of microorganisms. Recently, an antitumourigenic role of MBL has been suggested. We investigated mbl2 genotypes, MBL concentrations, and MBL-MASP-2 complex activity in patients with ovarian cancer. The expression of both mbl2 and masp-2 genes were investigated in ovarian tissue sections. Additionally, samples from...
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