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Mannose-Binding Protein C

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Mannose-binding protein C (248 aa, ~26 kDa) is encoded by the human MBL2 gene. This protein plays a role in the initiation of targeted host defense mechanisms against pathogens by activating the complement pathway. [ ]

Term info

Label

Mannose-Binding Protein C

Synonyms
  • MBL
  • MBP
  • MBP-C
  • MBP1
  • Mannan-Binding Lectin
  • Mannan-Binding Protein
  • Mannose Binding Protein
  • Mannose-Binding Lectin
  • Mannose-Binding Protein C
Subsets

NCIT_C116977, NCIT_C142800, NCIT_C142799

DesignNote

The MBL2 gene product can be produced recombinantly and is used therapeutically to treat patients that are deficient for this gene.

Display Name

Mannose-Binding Protein C

Legacy Concept Name

Mannose-Binding_Protein_C

OMIM Number

154545

Preferred Name

Mannose-Binding Protein C

Semantic Type

Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

Swiss Prot

P11226

UMLS CUI

C2347054

code

C68581