Mannose-Binding Protein C

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** Mannose-binding protein C (248 aa, ~26 kDa) is encoded by the human MBL2 gene. This protein plays a role in the initiation of targeted host defense mechanisms against pathogens by activating the complement pathway.

**Synonyms:** - MBL - MBP - MBP-C - MBP1 - Mannan-Binding Lectin - Mannan-Binding Protein - Mannose Binding Protein - Mannose-Binding Lectin