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Mannose-binding lectin deficiency and disease severity in non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis: a prospective study
28 Jan 2013
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BACKGROUND: Mannose-binding lectin (MBL) is a key component of innate immunity. MBL deficiency is common (10-30% of the general population depending on the definition used) and has been associated with disease progression in cystic fibrosis. We aimed to assess the effect of MBL deficiency on disease severity in non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis. METHODS: We recruited patients with non-cystic fibrosis...
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