The Influence of the Lectin Pathway of Complement Activation on Infections of the Respiratory System

Lung diseases are among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality. Complement activation may prevent a variety of respiratory infections, but on the other hand, could exacerbate tissue damage or contribute to adverse side effects. In this review, the associations of factors specific for compleme...

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Main Authors: Anna S. Świerzko, Maciej Cedzyński
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Immunology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2020.585243/full