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Distinct alleles of mannose-binding lectin (MBL) and surfactant proteins A (SP-A) in patients with chronic cavitary pulmonary aspergillosis and allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis.
Clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine - 1 Jan 2007
Vaid Mudit, Kaur Savneet, Sambatakou Helen, Madan Taruna, Denning David W, Sarma P Usha
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Distinct host immune status predisposes to different forms of pulmonary aspergillosis. METHODS: Patients with chronic cavitary pulmonary aspergillosis (CCPA; n=15) or allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA; n=7) of Caucasian origin were screened for single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the collagen region of surfactant proteins A1 (SP-A1) and A2 (SP-A2) and mannose binding lectin (MBL)....
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