All of the following are characteristic of mannose-binding lectin except Select one: a. acts as an opsonin by binding to mannose-containing carbohydrates of pathogens b. synthesized by hepatocytes C. induced by elevated IL-6 levels d. a member of the collectin family triggers the alternative pathway of complement activation. e.

All of the following are characteristic of mannose-binding lectin except Select one: a. acts as an opsonin by binding to mannose-containing carbohydrates of pathogens b. synthesized by hepatocytes C. induced by elevated IL-6 levels d. a member of the collectin family triggers the alternative pathway of complement activation. e.

Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781285866932

Author:Lauralee Sherwood

Publisher:Lauralee Sherwood

Chapter12: Body Defenses

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