Diagnostic potential of mannose binding lectin (MBL) gene polymorphism in rheumatoid arthritis patients

Diagnostic potential of mannose binding lectin (MBL) gene polymorphism in rheumatoid arthritis patients

Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic joint inflammatory condition which can result in damage to the cartilage and bone. RA susceptibility and pathophysiology have been associated with activation of the innate immune pathway. The mannose binding lectin (MBL) activates the complement sys...

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Main Authors: Osama S. Daifallah, MD, Amera M. Fouad, MD, Rabab H. Ali, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-01-01
Series:Egyptian Rheumatologist
Subjects:
Rheumatoid arthritis
Mannose binding lectin
Gene polymorphism
Disease activity
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1110116420301319

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