Correction: Mannan-binding lectin and procalcitonin measurement for prediction of postoperative infection

Mannan-binding lectin and procalcitonin measurement for prediction of postoperative infection

INTRODUCTION Postoperative infection is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. We investigated two serum markers for their ability to identify patients at risk for postoperative infection. Mannan-binding lectin (MBL) is a central molecule of the innate immune system and MBL deficiency is known to predispose to infection. Procalcitonin (PCT) is a sensitive marker for bacterial infection. ME...

Serum mannan-binding lectin in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis: Its lack of a relationship to the disease and response to treatment

Background: Lectin pathway mediates complement activation, which is activated by many microorganisms. This study aimed at determining the serum levels of mannose-binding lectin (MBL) in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis, assessing its relationship to antiuberculosis treatment response, and comparing them with a control group.    Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on...

C – Reactive Protein and Procalcitonin in the Prediction of Postoperative Infection with Use of Procalcitonin for Prediction of Severe Evolution of Postoperative Sepsis

Evaluation of procalcitonin as a biomarker of diagnosis, severity and postoperative complications in adult patients with acute appendicitis

  Background :Delay in diagnosis and treatment of acute appendicitis (AA) results in an increased rate of perforation, postoperative morbidity, mortality and hospital length of stay. Several biochemical parameters including white blood cell (WBC) count, C-reactive protein (CRP), interleukin-6 (IL6) and Procalcitonin (PCT) have been used to further improve the clinical diagnosis of AA. The aim o...

Serum mannan-binding lectin-associated serine protease 2 levels in colorectal cancer: relation to recurrence and mortality.

PURPOSE Mannan-binding lectin-associated serine protease 2 (MASP-2) is a plasma protein involved in inflammatory processes. MASP-2 circulates in complex with the protein mannan-binding lectin (MBL) or ficolins, and is activated to recruit the complement system when MBL binds to its targets. The level of MASP-2 is genetically determined, and the aim of the present study was to evaluate the effec...