Article
Association of mannose-binding lectin gene polymorphisms with the development of pulmonary tuberculosis in China.
BMC infectious diseases - 15 Mar 2017
Guo Yan-Ling, Liu Yang, Ban Wu-Juan, Sun Qi, Shi Guang-Li
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Mannose-binding lectin (MBL) is an important protein in the lectin pathway of the immune system. This study explores the association between MBL polymorphism and the susceptibility to tuberculosis (TB). The association between the MBL2 polymorphisms and serum MBL levels is also analyzed in the present study. METHODS: A total of 112 inpatients with pulmonary TB and 120 healthy controls were recruited...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
