Mannose-binding lectin genotypes: lack of association with susceptibility to thoracic empyema.
BACKGROUND: The role of the innate immune protein mannose-binding lectin (MBL) in host defence against severe respiratory infection remains controversial. Thoracic empyema is a suppurative lung infection that arises as a major complication of pneumonia and is associated with a significant mortality...
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| Formato: | Journal article |
| Idioma: | English |
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BioMed Central
2010
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