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Mannan-binding lectin deficiency in pediatric patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Scandinavian journal of gastroenterology - 1 Oct 2011
Bak-Romaniszyn Leokadia, Szala Agnieszka, Sokolowska Anna, Mierzwa Grazyna, Czerwionka-Szaflarska Mieczyslawa, Swierzko Anna St, Zeman Krzysztof, Cedzynski Maciej
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: The incidence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in Europe has increased significantly. At least a fourth of patients are children. Mannan-binding lectin (MBL) is believed to be an important component of innate immunity, acting as an opsonin and activator of the lectin pathway (LP) of...
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