mannose-binding lectin

mannose-binding lectin
(MBL) a protein that is structurally similar to complement component C1 and recognizes many microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses. It initiates the lectin pathway of complement activation, without the presence of antibody, by binding to carbohydrates on the microbial surface and activating C3.

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