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

• Main Authors: Zhang Ying (Author), MacCluer Jean W (Author), North Kari E (Author), DeCroo Susan (Author), Ferrell Robert E (Author), Best Lyle G (Author), Lee Elisa T (Author), Howard Barbara V (Author), Umans Jason (Author), Palmieri Vittorio (Author), Garred Peter (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<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 (<...