Molecular defects in the mannose binding lectin pathway in dermatological disease: Case report and literature review

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Mannose-binding lectin (MBL) and the Mannose-binding lectin-associated serine proteases (MASPs) are an essential aspect of innate immune responses that probably play an important but understudied role in cutaneous function. The MBL-MASP pathway appears to exert i...

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Main Authors: Youngberg George, Chi David S, Michaels Mini, Wilgenbusch Sara, Miller Christopher, Krishnaswamy Guha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-03-01
Series:Clinical and Molecular Allergy
Online Access:http://www.clinicalmolecularallergy.com/content/8/1/6