Mannose-binding lectin gene polymorphism and chronic hepatitis B infection in children

Background/Aims: Mannose-binding lectin (MBL) is a member of innate immune system that activates complement system through lectin pathway. MBL deficiency is associated with susceptibility to infectious diseases. In this study, the relation between MBL gene polymorphism and chronic hepatitis B infect...

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Main Authors: Gulin Erdemir, Tanju B Ozkan, Taner Ozgur, Ferah Budak, Sara S Kilic, Huseyin Onay
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2015-01-01
Series:The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology
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Online Access:http://www.saudijgastro.com/article.asp?issn=1319-3767;year=2015;volume=21;issue=2;spage=84;epage=89;aulast=Erdemir