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Role of Mannose-binding Lectin and Association with Microbial Sensitization in a Cohort of Patients with Atopic Dermatitis.
Acta dermato-venereologica - 30 Mar 2023
Belfrage Emma, Jinnestål Camilla L, Jönsen Andreas, Bengtsson Anders, Åkesson Anna, Schmidtchen Artur, Sonesson Andreas
Abstract excerpt
Atopic dermatitis is a relapsing inflammatory skin condition, in which bacteria, fungi and viruses may colonize the skin and aggravate the condition. Mannose-binding lectin is part of the innate immune system. Polymorphism in the mannose-binding lectin gene can result in deficiency of mannose-binding lectin, which may affect defence against microbes. The aim of this study was to investigate whether polymorphisms...
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