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M-ficolin concentrations in cord blood are related to circulating phagocytes and to early-onset sepsis

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The pattern-recognition molecule M-ficolin is synthesized by monocytes and neutrophils. M-ficolin activates the complement system in a manner similar to mannan-binding lectin (MBL), but little is known about its role in host defense. Neonates are highly vulnerable to bacterial sepsis, in particular, due to their decreased phagocytic function.
OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftPediatric Research
Vol/bind71
Nummer4 Pt 1
Sider (fra-til)368-74
Antal sider7
ISSN0031-3998
DOI
StatusUdgivet - 2012

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