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Frequency and distribution of FCN2 and FCN3 functional variants among MBL2 genotypes.
Immunogenetics - 1 May 2016
Bjarnadottir Helga, Arnardottir Margret, Ludviksson Bjorn Runar
Abstract excerpt
The six types of pattern recognition molecules (PRMs) that initiate complement via the lectin pathway (LP) comprise collectins and ficolins. The importance of having various PRMs to initiate the LP is currently unclear. Mannan-binding lectin (MBL) is a collectin member of the LP PRMs. MBL deficiency is common with mild clinical consequence. Thus, the lack of MBL may be compensated for by the other PRMs. We...
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