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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| Формат: | Стаття |
| Мова: | English |
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BMC
2009-01-01
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| Серія: | BMC Medical Genetics |
| Онлайн доступ: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/10/5 |