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Mannose-binding lectin genotypes and outcome in end-stage renal disease: a prospective cohort study.
Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association - 1 Nov 2018
Adrian Therese, Hornum Mads, Eriksson Frank, Hansen Jesper M, Pilely Katrine, Garred Peter, Feldt-Rasmussen Bo
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Background: Patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) have high morbidity and mortality rates, with cardiovascular diseases and infections being the major causes of death. Mannose-binding lectin (MBL) has been suggested to play a protective role in this regard. The aim of this study was to investigate a possible clinical association of MBL genotypes (MBL2) with outcome among patients on dialysis or with a...
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