Mannose binding lectin protein deficiency
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Mannose binding lectin protein (MBL) plays an important role in the body's immune defense. A lack of this protein can cause frequent infection in infants and young children and a risk for severe infection in early life.[1] This deficiency is caused by mutations (changes) in the MBL2 gene.
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