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Mannan-binding lectin serum levels in 593 healthy Iranian children and adults.
Iranian journal of allergy, asthma, and immunology - 1 Apr 2014
Zahedifard Sara, Rashidi Elahe, Shams Sedigheh, Saghafi Shiva, Fazlollahi Mohammadreza, Talebzadeh Azadeh, Kazemnejad Anoushirvan, Soltani Ahmad, Pourpak Zahra
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Mannan-binding lectin (MBL) is a vital protein of innate immune system and has two critical functions: complement activation through the lectin pathway and opsonization. MBL deficiency has been classified as the most common inherited immunodeficiency known in humans (about 30% of the population), and is associated with predisposition to infections and high risk of some autoimmune diseases. The purpose of this...
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