Polymorphisms in the MBL2 gene exon 1 can decrease serum levels of mannose-binding lectin (MBL), increasing the risk of infection in immunocompromised individuals. This study evaluated the association ...
Lectins are proteins that bind to carbohydrates, and they show up in tomatoes, beans, grains, nuts and many other plant foods. Popular diet books blame them for weight gain, gut damage and chronic ...