Mannose Binding Lectin, S100 B Protein, and Brain Injuries in Neonates With Perinatal Asphyxia

• Main Authors: Cinzia Auriti (Author), Giusi Prencipe (Author), Rita Inglese (Author), Maria Moriondo (Author), Francesco Nieddu (Author), Vito Mondı̀ (Author), Daniela Longo (Author), Silvia Bucci (Author), Tamara Del Pinto (Author), Laura Timelli (Author), Vincenzo Maria Di Ciommo (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Perinatal asphyxia triggers an acute inflammatory response in the injured brain. Complement activation and neuroinflammation worsen brain damage after a systemic ischemia/reperfusion insult. The increase of mannose binding lectin (MBL) during asphyxia may contribute to the brain damage, via activati...