Immunology Blogs
Friday, February 14, 2014
Dictionary #2
Mannose-binding lectin (MBL)
: A serum protein that binds to mannose in microbial cell walls and initiates the lectin pathway of complement activation.
MBL (top picture)
Hapten:
A low-molecular-weight molecule that can be made immunogenic by conjugation to a suitable carrier.
Kupffer cell:
A type of tissue-fixed macrophage found in the liver.
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