Mannan binding lectin (MBL) is present in human lung tissue and is expressed by human lung mast cells

L. Fregonese, A. Roos, M. R. Daha, A. Van Schadewijk, M. Dolhnikoff, T. Fujita, P. S. Hiemstra, K. F. Rabe, T. Mauad (Leiden, The Netherlands; , ; Sao Paulo, Brazil; Toyama, Japan)

Source: Annual Congress 2003 - Cell signalling and cytokines in asthma
Session: Cell signalling and cytokines in asthma
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 188
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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L. Fregonese, A. Roos, M. R. Daha, A. Van Schadewijk, M. Dolhnikoff, T. Fujita, P. S. Hiemstra, K. F. Rabe, T. Mauad (Leiden, The Netherlands; , ; Sao Paulo, Brazil; Toyama, Japan). Mannan binding lectin (MBL) is present in human lung tissue and is expressed by human lung mast cells. Eur Respir J 2003; 22: Suppl. 45, 188

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