Association of Single-Nucleotide Polymorphisms of the MBL2 with Atopic Dermatitis in Korean Patients

Background Human mannose-binding lectin (MBL) is a serum lectin taking part in the innate immunity by opsonizing various microorganisms for phagocytosis. The MBL serum concentration is affected by several single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the promoter region of the MBL2 gene.