Mannan-binding Lectin
Gene Ontology | |
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Molecular function | • receptor binding • protein binding • mannose binding • eukaryotic cell surface binding • calcium-dependent protein binding • bacterial cell surface binding |
Cellular component | • extracellular region • collagen • extracellular space |
Biological process | • complement activation, lectin pathway • acute-phase response • complement activation • complement activation, classical pathway • response to oxidative stress • opsonization • negative regulation of growth of symbiont in host • innate immune response • positive regulation of phagocytosis • defense response to Gram-positive bacterium • killing by host of symbiont cells |
Sources: Amigo / QuickGO |
54.53 – 54.53 Mb
30.23 – 30.24 Mb
Mannose-binding lectin (MBL), also called mannose-binding protein or mannan-binding protein (MBP), is a lectin that is instrumental in innate immunity.
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