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Mannose-binding lectin gene polymorphism contributes to recurrence of infective exacerbation in patients with COPD.
Chest - 1 Jan 2011
Lin Chii-Lan, Siu Leung-Kei, Lin Jung-Chung, Liu Chien-Ying, Chian Chih-Feng, Lee Chun-Nin, Chang Feng-Yee
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BACKGROUND: Mannose-binding lectin (MBL) deficiency is associated with susceptibility to respiratory infections. We investigated the impact of MBL2 gene polymorphisms and MBL deficiency on the recurrence of infective exacerbation in patients with COPD. METHODS: A prospective study was conducted a...
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