To define mutations and/or promoter polymorphism of mannose binding lectin (MBL) gene in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)


Grant Data
Project Title
To define mutations and/or promoter polymorphism of mannose binding lectin (MBL) gene in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
Principal Investigator
Professor Lau, Yu Lung   (Principal Investigator (PI))
Co-Investigator(s)
Dr Chan Siu Yuen   (Co-Investigator)
Duration
12
Start Date
1997-07-01
Amount
105000
Conference Title
To define mutations and/or promoter polymorphism of mannose binding lectin (MBL) gene in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
Presentation Title
Keywords
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Discipline
N/A
HKU Project Code
N/A
Grant Type
University Research Committee / Committee on Research and Conference Grants - General Award
Funding Year
1997
Status
Completed
Objectives
To define novel structural mutations and/or undescribed promoter polymorphism of MBL gene in patients with SLE who have low MBL levels but with no known structural mutations.