mannose-binding lectin (protein C) 2, soluble|This gene encodes the soluble mannose-binding lectin or mannose-binding protein found in serum. The protein encoded belongs to the collectin family and is an important element in the innate immune system. The protein recognizes mannose and N-acetylglucosamine on many microorganisms, and is capable of activating the classical complement pathway. Deficiencies of this gene have been associated with susceptibility to autoimmune and infectious diseases. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008] (NCBI Entrez Gene Database, 4153)
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20 genes co-occuring with the biological term mbl2 in literature-supported statements describing functions of genes from the GeneRIF Biological Term Annotations dataset.