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Mannose-binding lectin 2 polymorphisms do not influence frequency or type of infection in adults with chemotherapy induced neutropaenia.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2012
Wong Michelle, Öhrmalm Lars, Broliden Kristina, Aust Carl, Hibberd Martin, Tolfvenstam Thomas
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BACKGROUND: Mannose-binding Lectin protein (MBL) has been suggested to be relevant in the defence against infections in immunosuppressed individuals. In a Swedish adult cohort immunosuppressed from both the underlying disease and from iatrogenic treatments for their underlying disease we investigated the role of MBL in susceptibility to infection. METHODS: In this cross sectional, prospective study, blood samples...
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