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| Mannose-binding lectin: The pluripotent molecule of the innate immune system |
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| Author(s): Turner MW |
| Source: IMMUNOLOGY TODAY Volume: 17 Issue: 11 Pages: 532-540 Published: NOV 1996 |
| Times Cited: 467 References: 76 |
| Abstract: Mannose-binding lectin (MBL) is a versatile macromolecule, embodying functional characteristics of IgM, IgG and C1q. It might be particularly important in the early stages of a primary infection and during the window of vulnerability experienced by all infants following the decay of maternal antibody. Here, Malcolm Turner reviews recent studies of MBL which suggest the need of reconsider the importance of this protein in the innate immune system. |
| Document Type: Review |
| Language: English |
| Reprint Address: Turner, MW (reprint author), INST CHILD HLTH, IMMUNOBIOL UNIT, 30 GUILFORD ST, LONDON WC1N 1EH, ENGLAND |
| Publisher: ELSEVIER SCI LTD, THE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD, OXON, ENGLAND OX5 1GB |
| Subject Category: Immunology |
| IDS Number: VU207 |
| ISSN: 0167-5699 |
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