Mannose-binding lectin gene polymorphism and its effect on short term outcomes in preterm infants

Dogan P., ÖZKAN H., Koksal N., ORAL H. B., Bagci O., Varal I. G.

JORNAL DE PEDIATRIA, vol.96, no.4, pp.520-526, 2020 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 96 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jped.2019.03.001
  • Journal Name: JORNAL DE PEDIATRIA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CAB Abstracts, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Directory of Open Access Journals
  • Page Numbers: pp.520-526
  • Keywords: Mannose-binding lectin, Preterm, Respiratory distress syndrome
  • Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: Mannose-binding tectin, which belongs to the collectin family, is an acute-phase reactant that activates the complement system. This study aimed to investigate the effect of MBL2 gene polymorphism on short-term outcomes in preterm infants.