MASP-2, a complement-fixing enzyme, and uses for it

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ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to the discovery and characterization of mannan binding lectin-associated serine protease-2 (MASP-2), a new serine protease that acts in the MBLectin complement fixation pathway.

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