Mannan-binding lectin serine protease
FunctionMannan-binding lectin serine protease (MASP) are proteases associated with mannan-binding lectin (MLB). The lectin pathway of complement is part of the innate immunity. The pathway activation occurs via recognition of pathogens by MBL followed by activation of MASP leading to activation of the complement system[1]. RelevanceMASP-1 and MASP-2 contribute to clot formation and may represent an important link between inflammation and thrombosis. MASP levels may be altered in vascular diseases[2]. Structural highlights |
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3D structures of mannan-binding lectin serine protease3D structures of mannan-binding lectin serine protease
Updated on 20-December-2016
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- ↑ Thiel S, Jensen L, Degn SE, Nielsen HJ, Gal P, Dobo J, Jensenius JC. Mannan-binding lectin (MBL)-associated serine protease-1 (MASP-1), a serine protease associated with humoral pattern-recognition molecules: normal and acute-phase levels in serum and stoichiometry of lectin pathway components. Clin Exp Immunol. 2012 Jul;169(1):38-48. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2249.2012.04584.x. PMID:22670777 doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2249.2012.04584.x
- ↑ Frauenknecht V, Thiel S, Storm L, Meier N, Arnold M, Schmid JP, Saner H, Schroeder V. Plasma levels of mannan-binding lectin (MBL)-associated serine proteases (MASPs) and MBL-associated protein in cardio- and cerebrovascular diseases. Clin Exp Immunol. 2013 Jul;173(1):112-20. doi: 10.1111/cei.12093. PMID:23607747 doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/cei.12093