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Polymorphisms in the Mannose-Binding Lectin Gene are Associated with Defective Mannose-Binding Lectin Functional Activity in Crohn's Disease Patients.
Scientific reports - 12 Jul 2016
Choteau Laura, Vasseur Francis, Lepretre Frederic, Figeac Martin, Gower-Rousseau Corine, Dubuquoy Laurent, Poulain Daniel, Colombel Jean-Frederic, Sendid Boualem, Jawhara Samir
Abstract excerpt
Mannose-binding lectin, together with mannose-associated serine proteases, activates the lectin pathway of the complement system and subsequent inflammatory mechanisms. An association between mannose-binding lectin deficiency and anti-Saccharomyces cerevisiae antibody levels is observed in Crohn's disease and this deficiency is frequently associated with a severe Crohn's disease phenotype. In the present study,...
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