Abstract
We have found that mannose-binding lectin binds to Burkholderia cepacia, an important pathogen in patients with cystic fibrosis, and leads to complement activation, but that this is not the case for Pseudomonas aeruginosa, the more common colonising organism in this disease. We suggest that patients with cystic fibrosis with mannose-binding-lectin deficiency will be at particular risk of B cepacia colonisation.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
