Ontogeny of human mannan‐binding protein, a lectin of the innate immune system
- 1 February 1995
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
- Vol. 6 (1) , 20-23
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1399-3038.1995.tb00252.x
Abstract
Mannan-binding protein (MBP) is a member of the collectins. These lectins are composed of polypeptide chains which contains a collagen-like region and a calcium dependent carbohydrate recognition domain (named a C-type CRD). MBP binds via the CRD to carbohydrate structures on microorganisms. MBP can activate the complement system when bound to carbohydrate. MBP is thus thought to play a role in the defence against microorganisms. The present report describes the ontogeny of MBP. The level of MBP increase during the first 3 months of life, at which time a stable level is reached, comparable to that seen in adults. On average, the level of MBP at term was 37% of the post 3-month level. Measurements on infants born prematurely showed a 3-fold increase in MBP concentration from the time of birth at around 30 weeks from conception to the 10th week of life.;Keywords
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