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MBL2 polymorphisms - manifestations in Bulgarian patients with adult dermatomyositis and systemic lupus erythematosus.
International journal of immunogenetics - 1 Apr 2014
Hristova M, Dourmishev L, Kamenarska Z, Miteva L, Vinkov A, Kaneva R, Mitev V, Savov A
Abstract excerpt
Deficiency in some complement factors is known to cause both systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and dermatomyositis (DM). Mannose-binding lectin (MBL) is a recognition molecule of the lectin pathway, and its low levels are reported to influence some autoimmune diseases. Furthermore, MBL2 polymorphisms have been described associated with low MBL serum levels due to impaired MBL structure and function. This is a...
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