Genetic and other factors determining mannose-binding lectin levels in American Indians: the Strong Heart Study

Genetic and other factors determining mannose-binding lectin levels in American Indians: the Strong Heart Study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Mannose-binding lectin (MBL) forms an integral part of the innate immune system. Persistent, subclinical infections and chronic inflammatory states are hypothesized to contribute to the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. MBL gene (<...

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Main Authors: Zhang Ying, MacCluer Jean W, North Kari E, DeCroo Susan, Ferrell Robert E, Best Lyle G, Lee Elisa T, Howard Barbara V, Umans Jason, Palmieri Vittorio, Garred Peter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-01-01
Series:BMC Medical Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/10/5

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