Mannose-Binding Lectin Levels and Carotid Intima-Media Thickness in Type 2 Diabetic Patients

Figure 4

Carotid intima-media thickness (IMT) (mm) in various MBL subgroups in diabetics and controls. Amongst the controls, there was no significant difference in IMT in the four MBL subgroups. In diabetics, lowest IMT was seen in subgroup with normal MBL level (500–1000 ng/mL) while IMT continuously increased with both high MBL and absolute MBL deficiency.

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