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Bipolar and panic disorders may be associated with hereditary defects in the innate immune system.
Journal of affective disorders - 1 Aug 2014
Foldager Leslie, Köhler Ole, Steffensen Rudi, Thiel Steffen, Kristensen Ann Suhl, Jensenius Jens Christian, Mors Ole
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Mannan-binding lectin (MBL) and mannan-binding lectin-associated serine protease-2 (MASP-2) represent important arms of the innate immune system, and different deficiencies may result in infections or autoimmune diseases. Both bipolar and panic disorders are associated with increased inflammatory response, infections and mutual comorbidity. However, associations with MBL, MASP-2 or the gene, MBL2,...
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