COLEC1,collectin-1,HSMBPC,mannan-binding lectin,Mannan-binding protein,Mannose-binding lectin,mannose-binding lectin (protein C) 2, soluble (opsonic defect),mannose-binding lectin 2, soluble (opsonic defect),mannose-binding protein C,MBL,MBL2D,MBP,MBP1,MBP-C,MBPD.
Calcium-dependent lectin involved in innate immune defense. Binds mannose, fucose and N-acetylglucosamine on different microorganisms and activates the lectin complement pathway. Binds to late apoptotic cells, as well as to apoptotic blebs and to necrotic cells, but not to early apoptotic cells, facilitating their uptake by macrophages. May bind DNA.
