Mannose-binding lectin is a component of innate mucosal defense against Cryptosporidium parvum in AIDS
Authors:
- Paul KellyPKPaul Kelly
- Dominic L. JackDJDominic L. Jack
- Arifa NaeemANArifa Naeem
- Benson MandandaBMBenson Mandanda
- Richard C.G. PollokRPRichard C.G. Pollok
- Nigel J. KleinNKNigel J. Klein
- Malcolm W. TurnerMTMalcolm W. Turner
- Michael J.G. FarthingMFMichael J.G. Farthing
- 1 November 2000
- journal article
- Published by Elsevier in Gastroenterology
- Vol. 119 (5) , 1236-1242
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