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Association of MBL2 polymorphism with asthma after bronchiolitis in infancy.
Pediatrics international : official journal of the Japan Pediatric Society - 1 Oct 2012
Koponen Petri, He Qiushui, Helminen Merja, Nuolivirta Kirsi, Korppi Matti
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Mannose-binding lectin (MBL) is a component of innate immunity and has been linked with the pathogenesis of asthma. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the association of MBL genotypes with preschool asthma and allergy in children with bronchiolitis in early infancy. METHODS: In all, 205 infants were hospitalized for bronchiolitis at <6 months of age. Asthma and allergy were studied from a...
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