Article
Polymorphisms and serum level of mannose-binding lectin: an Iranian survey.
Iranian journal of allergy, asthma, and immunology - 1 Dec 2014
Soltani Ahmad, RahmatiRad Sara, Pourpak Zahra, Alizadeh Zahra, Saghafi Shiva, HajiBeigi Bashir, Zeidi Majid, Farazmand Ali
Abstract excerpt
Mannose-binding lectin (MBL) is a Ca⁺² -dependent collagenous lectin, that is produced by liver and mediates innate immune responses by opsonization of pathogens. The serum level of MBL varies widely among healthy individuals, ranging from 0.05 µg/ml (or lower) to over 5 µg/ml, mainly depending on genetic variation. This study has examined promoter and exon 1 of mbl2 genotype among 117 Iranian healthy blood...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
