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Genetic polymorphisms and serum levels of mannose-binding lectin in Chinese pediatric patients with common infectious diseases.
International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases - 1 May 2012
Tao Ran, Hua Chun-Zhen, Hu Ying-Zi, Shang Shi-Qiang
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Mannose-binding lectin (MBL) is a collagen-like serum protein that plays an important role in first-line host defense, especially in infants and young children. The objective of this study was to explore the genetic polymorphisms and serum protein levels of MBL in Chinese pediatric patients with common infectious diseases, including recurrent respiratory infection (RRI), acute respiratory infection...
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