Mannose-Binding Lectin Gene Polymorphism Contributes to Recurrence of Infective Exacerbation in Patients With COPD.
- Resource Type
- Academic Journal
- Authors
- Lin CL; Siu LK; Lin JC; Liu CY; Chian CF; Lee CN; Chang FY
- Source
- CHEST (CHEST), Jan2011; 139(1): 43-51. (9p)
- Subject
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 0012-3692
Mannose-binding lectin (MBL) deficiency is associated with susceptibility to respiratory infections. We investigated the impact of MBL2 gene polymorphisms and MBL deficiency on the recurrence of infective exacerbation in patients with COPD.