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Mannan-binding lectin polymorphisms and serum levels in patients with endometriosis.
European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology - 1 Oct 2014
Kruse Christina, Steffensen Rudi, Nielsen Hans J, Jensenius Jens C
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To investigate a possible association between endometriosis and low levels of mannan-binding lectin (MBL). STUDY DESIGN: Case-control study of blood samples from 100 patients with endometriosis compared with results from a group of 350 blood donors. RESULT: The frequency of MBL levels <100ng/ml was 14.0% in patients and 14.9% in controls. Correspondingly, the frequencies of low producing MBL genotypes...
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