Mannan oligosaccharides alleviate oxidative injury in the head kidney and spleen in grass carp(Ctenopharyngodon idella)via the Nrf2 signaling pathway after Aeromonas hydrophila infection

Background Mannan oligosaccharides(MOS)are recommended as aquaculture additives owing to their excellent antioxidant properties.In the present study,we examined the effects of dietary MOS on the head kidney and spleen of grass carp(Ctenopharyngodon idella)with Aeromonas hydrophila infection.Methods A total of 540 grass carp were used for the study.They were administered six gradient dosages of the MOS diet(0,200,400,600,800,and 1,000 mg/kg)for 60 d.Subsequently,we performed a 14-day Aeromonas hydrophila challenge experiment.The antioxidant capacity of the head kidney and spleen were examined using spectrophotometry,DNA fragmentation,qRT-PCR,and Western blotting.Results After infection with Aeromonas hydrophila,400-600 mg/kg MOS supplementation decreased the levels of reactive oxygen species,protein carbonyl,and malonaldehyde and increased the levels of anti-superoxide anion,antihydroxyl radical,and glutathione in the head kidney and spleen of grass carp.The activities of copper-zinc superoxide dismutase,manganese superoxide dismutase,catalase,glutathione S-transferase,glutathione reductase,and glutathione peroxidase were also enhanced by supplementation with 400-600 mg/kg MOS.Furthermore,the expression of most antioxidant enzymes and their corresponding genes increased significantly with supplementation of 200-800 mg/kg MOS.mRNA and protein levels of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 also increased following supplementation with 400-600 mg/kg MOS.In addition,supplementation with 400-600 mg/kg MOS reduced excessive apoptosis by inhibiting the death receptor pathway and mitochondrial pathway processes.Conclusions Based on the quadratic regression analysis of the above biomarkers(reactive oxygen species,malondialdehyde,and protein carbonyl)of oxidative damage in the head kidney and spleen of on-growing grass carp,the recommended MOS supplementation is 575.21,557.58,531.86,597.35,570.16,and 553.80 mg/kg,respectively.Collectively,MOS supplementation could alleviate oxidative injury in the head kidney and spleen of grass carp infected with Aeromonas hydrophila.

Characterization of β-1,4-D-mannanase Produced by Bacillus subtilis MSJ-5

Properties of enzyme production of a Bacillus subtitles strain （ MSJ-5 ） isolated from soil were studied in the test. Enzyme production reached the peak when MSJ-5 being cultured in fermentation medium for 32 h. 6-1,4-D-mannanase was the main component of crude enzyme solution, test results showed that the optimal reaction temperature of the enzyme was 50 ℃, the optimum reaction pH was 7.0, and the enzyme was stable when pH was 5.0 -7.0. Hydrolysis test re- suits showed that β-1,4-D-mannanase produced by MSJ-5 had significant viscosity reduction effects on Konjak mannan, and the major hydrolysis product was man- nan oligosaecharide. The results indicated that 6-1,4-D-mannanase produced by B. subtilis MSJ-5 had application potential in feed ingredients and functional oligo- saccharides industry.

Gut Bacterial and Lactobacilli Communities of Weaning Piglets in Response to Mannan Oligosaccharide and Sugar Beet Pulp In vitro Fermentation

Microbiota in the gastrointestinal tract （GIT） of piglets during weaning transition can experience a sharp change which could result in growth reduction and diarrhea of weaned piglets. Dietary manipulations can play an important role in attenuating such changes caused by weaning stress. Therefore, ileal and colonic contents of weaned piglets were used as inocula, mannan oligosaccharide （MOS） or sugar beet pulp （SBP） was supplied as single energy sources to investigate effects of MOS or SBP on the shifts of gastro-intestinal microflora and lactobacilli populations. The universal bacteria- and lactobacilli-specific PCR/denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis （DGGE）, cloning and sequencing techniques were used. DGGE profiles of the universal bacteria showed that great changes were found in the position, numbers and intensity of dominant bands after fermentation. The similarity of bacterial community between ileum and colon was increased to 85-97% by MOS or SBP treatment after fermentation from the similarity with 20% before fermentation. MOS treatment significantly increased the bacterial diversity and band number in both ileal and colonic fermentation （P〈0.05）. SBP treatment significantly increased the bacterial diversity and band number in colon （P〈0.05）. It implies that some species were enriched by the addition of MOS or SBP to increase the similarity and diversity of bacterial community in weaned piglets. Five specific bands appearing in MOS or SBP treatment group after fermentation were cloned and sequenced, the changes of species related to Prevotella and Ruminococcus were observed. Two bands related to uncultured bacterium with 98% similarity were detected by MOS or SBP treatment. However, there were no effects on the similarity, diversity index and lactobacilli species revealed by MOS or SBP treatment. These results imply that MOS or SBP could have beneficial effects on the weaning piglets by stablizing microbiota in the GIT microflora.

Effect of Konjac Mannan Oligosaccharides on Growth and Antibacterial Ability of Pseudosciaena crocea

[Objective]This experiment was conducted on Pseudosciaena crocea to study the effects of mannan oligosaccharides on growth and antibacterial ability. [Method]1 500 experimental fishes were divided into five groups. The control group（ C） contained no mannan oligosaccharides,the treatment groups were contained 100,200,400,800 mg /kg of konjac mannan oligosaccharides in basal diet,respectively. The experiment continued 4 months. [Result]The results showed that Konjac Mannan oligosaccharides could significantly improve weight gain Pseudosciaena crocea. Compared with control group,Test 2 group intestine protease activity increased by 45. 74%,hepatopancreatic lipase activity increased by 31. 37%,amylase activity increased by 27. 16%. Comparison with the control group,the test group serum SOD activity was significantly higher than that in the control group（ P 〈0. 05）. Lysozyme（ LZM） activity,spleen and serum test group was significantly higher than that in the control group（ P 〈0.05）. Pseudosciaena crocea were infected by Anguillarum,compared with control group,the survival rate is higher than that of the control group（ P 〈0. 05） when the dosage of 200 mg /kg,400 mg /kg. [Conclusion]According to the test results,the Konjac Mannan oligosaccharides in the basal diet suitable dosage were 200 mg /kg.

模式抗原Mannan-TTC的制备及免疫原性分析

目的:制备高免疫原性的模式抗原Mannan-TTC,分析其免疫原性。方法:将甘露聚糖(Mannan)与破伤风毒素C片段(TTC)蛋白进行化学交联,SDS-PAGE分析交联产物。用混合淋巴细胞反应检测DC负载Mannan-TTC刺激同种异体T细胞增殖的能力;WST-1和ELISA检测TTC特异性CD4+T细胞的增殖和分泌IFN-γ的能力;小鼠免疫后,用ELISA检测TTC特异性抗体水平。结果:成功交联Mannan与TTC,获得模式抗原Mannan-TTC。该交联产物能通过活化树突状细胞(DC),不仅增强了对同种异体T细胞增殖的能力,而且显著增强TTC抗原特异性的CD4+T淋巴细胞增殖及分泌细胞因子IFN-γ。动物免疫实验则显示,该交联产物能刺激小鼠免疫细胞产生TTC抗原特异性的抗体,但与单纯TTC抗原刺激相比,无显著性差异。结论:所获Mannan-TTC抗原免疫原性好,能显著增强细胞免疫应答,为研究体内外抗原提呈、免疫应答提供了良好的模式抗原。

Lipopolysaccharide immune stimulation but not β-mannanase supplementation affects maintenance energy requirements in young weaned pigs

Background: Pathogen or diet-induced immune activation can partition energy and nutrients away from growth,but clear relationships between immune responses and the direction and magnitude of energy partitioning responses have yet to be elucidated. The objectives were to determine how β-mannanase supplementation and lipopolysaccharide(LPS) immune stimulation affect maintenance energy requirements(ME_m) and to characterize immune parameters, digestibility, growth performance, and energy balance.Methods: In a randomized complete block design, 30 young weaned pigs were assigned to either the control treatment(CON; basal corn, soybean meal and soybean hul s diet), the enzyme treatment(ENZ; basal diet + 0.056% β-mannanase),or the immune system stimulation treatment(ISS; basal diet + 0.056% β-mannanase, chal enged with repeated increasing doses of Escherichia coli LPS). The experiment consisted of a 10-d adaptation period, 5-d digestibility and nitrogen balance measurement, 22 h of heat production(HP) measurements, and 12 h of fasting HP measurements in indirect calorimetry chambers. The immune chal enge consisted of 4 injections of either LPS(ISS) or sterile saline(CON and ENZ), one every48 h beginning on d 10. Blood was collected pre-and post-challenge for complete blood counts with differential,haptoglobin and mannan binding lectin, 12 cytokines, and glucose and insulin concentrations.Results: Beta-mannanase supplementation did not affect immune status, nutrient digestibility, growth performance,energy balance, or MEm. The ISS treatment induced fever, elevated proinflammatory cytokines and decreased leukocyte concentrations(P < 0.05). The ISS treatment did not impact nitrogen balance or nutrient digestibility(P > 0.10),but increased total HP(21%) and MEm(23%), resulting in decreased lipid deposition(-30%) and average daily gain(-18%)(P < 0.05).Conclusions: This experiment provides novel data on β-mannanase supplementation effects on immune parameters and energy balance in pigs and is the first to directly relate decreased ADG to increased MEm independent of changes in feed intake in immune challenged pigs. Immune stimulation increased energy partitioning to the immune system by 23% which limited lipid deposition and weight gain. Understanding energy and nutrient partitioning in immune-stressed pigs may provide insight into more effective feeding and management strategies.

Isolation of Mannooligosaccharides Corresponding to Antigenic Determinants of Pathogenic Yeast <i>Candida catenulata</i>Cell Wall Mannan

To investigate the chemical structure of cell wall mannan of pathogenic yeast, Candida catenulata IFO 0745 strain, which possess the epitopes of antigenic factors 1, 9, and 34 to genus Candida, we previously performed the two-dimensional nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) analysis of this mannan, Fr. C, without the need for harsh procedures. In this study, three oligosaccharides, biose, triose, and tetraose, and mannose were isolated from Fr. C by acetolysis. The results of NMR analysis indicate that the chemical structures of these oligosaccharides were identified to Manα1-2Man, Manα1-2Manα1-2Man, and Manα1-3Manα1-2Manα1-2Man. The most of resultant mannose seems to be originated from the α-1,6-linked mannan backbone which is recognized by antiserum to factor 9. The inhibition assay of slide agglutination reaction between Fr. C and antigenic antibodies using three oligosaccharides indicate that the Manα1-2Manα1-2Man and Manα1-3Manα1-2Manα1-2Man possess domains corresponding to immunodominants of antigenic factors 1 and 34, respectively.

Structural Investigation of Cell Wall Mannan Antigen Obtained from Pathogenic Yeast <i>Candida zeylanoides</i>

Antigenicity of pathogenic yeast Candida zeylanoides NBRC 10326 was found to have similar to that of Candida guilliermondii, but it was slightly different, i.e. NBRC 10326 strain cells react strongly with the factor antibodies 1, 4, and 9, and react relatively weakly with factor antibody 5. We have investigated the structural characteristic of cell wall mannan of this strain using a non-degradable method, nuclear magnetic resonance analysis. The results obtained from NMR analysis, the two-dimensional homonuclear Hartmann-Hahn, indicated that C. zeylanoides mannan contains α-1, 3-linked and β-1,2-linked oligomannosyl side chains corresponding to C. guilliermondii specific antigenic factor 9. In addition, it was found that the mannan contains β-1,2-linked oligomannosyl side chains attached to phosphate groups corresponding to anitigenic factor 5, which were not found in C. guilliermondii mannan.

Determination of <i>α</i>-1,3-Linked Mannose Residue in the Cell Wall Mannan of <i>Candida tropicalis</i>NBRC 1400 Strain

To investigate the chemical structure of cell wall mannan obtained from pathogenic yeast, Candida tropicalis NBRC 1400 (former antigenic standard strain, IFO 1400). As a result of two-dimensional NMR analysis, it was shown that the mannan of this strain is composed of α-1,6-, α-1,3-, α-1,2- and β-1,2-linked mannose residues. In this research, the mannan was subjected to three degradation procedures, acid-treatment, α-mannosidase, and acetolysis under two conditions in order to determine the chemical structure of the antigenic oligomannosyl side chains in this molecule. The 1H-nuclear magnetic resonance spectra of resultant oligosaccharides, pentaose and hexaose, demonstrated the existence of the oligomannosyl side chains corresponding to Manα1-3Manα1-2Manα1-2Manα1-2Man and Manα1-3Manα1-2Manα1-2Manα1-2Manα1-2Man, respectively, which have previously also been found in Candida albicans serotype A strain mannans. These findings indicate that C. tropicalis and C. albicans serotype A have no significant difference in the chemical structure of these cell wall mannans. Therefore, it can be interpreted that it is extremely difficult to distinguish both species by targeting the antigenic group in these mannans.

Anomeric Proton and Carbon (H1-C1) NMR Chemical Shifts of Antigenic Mannans Obtained from Pathogenic Yeast <i>Candida tropicalis</i>

On two dimensional maps of 1H-13C correlation spectroscopy (H-C COSY) analysis for the mannan of Candida tropicalis, nine cross peaks of anomeric proton and carbon were useful for the purpose of obtaining information on the chemical structure of this molecule. Namely, the mannans was comb-like structure constructed with the linear α-1,6-linked polymannnosyl backbone and several oligomannnosyl side chains composed of α-1,2-, α-1,3-, and β-1,2-linkages. Therefore, in the structural investigation of comb-like mannan, two-dimensional H-C COSY analysis is as useful as two-dimensional nuclear Hartmann-Hahn (HOHAHA) analysis.

Partial overlap of anti-mycobacterial,and anti-Saccharomyces cerevisiae mannan antibodies in Crohn's disease

AIM:To test whether humoral immune reaction against mycobacteria may play a role in anti-Saccharomyces cerevisiae antibodies(ASCA) generation in Crohn's disease(CD) and/or whether it correlates with clinical subtypes. METHODS:The dominant ASCA epitope was detected by Galanthus nivalis lectin(GNL)-binding assay. ASCA and IgG against mycobacterial lysates(M avium,M smegmatis,M chelonae,M bovis BCG,M avium ssp. paratuberculosis(MAP)] or purified lipoarabinomannans(LAM) were detected by ELISA. ASCA and anti-mycobacterial antibodies were affinity purified to assess cross-reactivities. Anti-mycobacterial IgG were induced by BCG-infection of mice. RESULTS:GNL bound to different extents to mycobacterial lysates,abundantly to purified mannose-capped(Man) LAM from M tuberculosis,but not to uncapped LAM from M smegmatis . Fifteen to 45%of CD patients but only 0%-6% of controls were seropositive against different mycobacterial antigens. Anti-mycobacterial IgG correlated with ASCA(r = 0.37-0.64;P = 0.003-P < 0.001). ASCA-positivity and deficiency for mannan-binding lectin synergistically associated with anti-mycobacterial IgG. In some patients,anti-mycobacterial antibodies represent cross-reactive ASCA. Vice-versa,the predominant fraction of ASCA did not cross-react with mycobacteria. Finally,fistulizing disease associated with antibodies against M avium,M smegmatis and MAP(P = 0.024,0.004 and 0.045,respectively). CONCLUSION:Similar to ASCA,seroreactivity against mycobacteria may define CD patients with complicated disease and a predisposition for immune responses against ubiquitous antigens. While in some patients anti-mycobacterial antibodies strongly cross-react with yeast mannan;these cross-reactive antibodies only represent a minor fraction of total ASCA. Thus,mycobacterial infection unlikely plays a role in ASCA induction.

魔芋甘露低聚糖增强肠道屏障功能改善酒精性中枢神经损伤的实验研究

目的慢性酒精摄入导致的大脑过度神经炎症是中枢神经损伤的重要危险因素。本实验主要研究魔芋甘露低聚糖(Konjac mannan oligosaccharides,KMOS)保护酒精喂养小鼠中枢神经炎症的作用及其机制。方法C57BL/6J小鼠采用Gao-binge法制备慢性酒精喂养小鼠模型,同时使用不同剂量的KMOS灌胃干预,喂养6周。评估脑组织皮层和海马区域神经元损伤和小胶质细胞活化情况,观察结肠组织损伤情况和炎症反应,检测血清LPS浓度。体外使用LPS直接刺激Caco-2细胞制备肠黏膜损伤模型。结果慢性酒精的摄入可导致小鼠大脑神经元损伤,而不同剂量的KMOS均能有效降低酒精喂养小鼠脑组织中小胶质细胞的活化状态,降低NLRP3炎性小体活化导致的炎性因子表达,减轻神经元受损。对结肠组织的分析结果表明,KMOS的使用有效地降低了酒精喂养小鼠外周血中内毒素LPS的浓度,减轻酒精喂养小鼠结肠组织的病理损伤和炎性反应,增强肠道组织Occludin表达。体外实验也显示,KMOS能显著抑制酒精暴露下Caco-2细胞的炎性反应,显著提高Occludin表达水平。结论KMOS的使用可有效的抑制酒精摄入导致的肠道炎症,修复肠道屏障,减少肠道LPS进入脑组织,降低小胶质细胞活化导致的过度神经炎症反应,进而改善脑神经元损伤。KMOS具有预防酒精性神经损伤的潜力。

血清MBL、HRG、IL-23/IL-17炎症轴与动脉瘤性蛛网膜下腔出血患者介入栓塞术后脑血管痉挛和预后的关系

目的探讨血清甘露聚糖结合凝集素(MBL)、富组氨酸糖蛋白(HRG)、白细胞介素(IL)-23/IL-17炎症轴与动脉瘤性蛛网膜下腔出血(aSAH)患者介入栓塞术后脑血管痉挛(CVS)和预后的关系。方法选取2019年3月至2022年2月该院收治的195例行介入栓塞术治疗的aSAH患者,根据术后第4天数字减影血管造影检查是否发生CVS及严重程度分为无CVS组(126例)、轻度CVS组(18例)、中度CVS组(39例)和重度CVS组(12例)。比较4组术前及术后3 d血清MBL、HRG、IL-23、IL-17水平。随访6个月,根据患者预后的不同分为预后良好组(137例)和预后不良组(58例)。采用多因素Logistic回归模型分析aSAH患者预后不良的影响因素。采用受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线分析血清MBL、HRG、IL-23、IL-17水平及其联合应用模型对aSAH患者预后不良的预测价值。结果195例aSAH患者介入栓塞术后CVS发生率为35.38%。术后3 d,轻、中、重度CVS组血清MBL、IL-23、IL-17水平高于无CVS组,其中重度CVS组高于中度CVS组,中度CVS组高于轻度CVS组(P<0.05);轻、中、重度CVS组血清HRG水平低于无CVS组,其中重度CVS组低于中度CVS组,中度CVS组低于轻度CVS组(P<0.05)。术后3 d,4组血清MBL、IL-23、IL-17水平高于术前,血清HRG水平低于术前(P<0.05)。预后良好组动脉瘤直径≥6 mm、动脉瘤个数>1个、手术时间>24 h、Hunt-Hess分级Ⅲ/Ⅳ级、术后CVS患者例数占比及术后3 d血清MBL、IL-23、IL-17水平均低于预后不良组,术后3 d血清HRG水平高于预后不良组(P<0.05)。多因素Logistic回归分析显示,动脉瘤直径≥6 mm、Hunt-Hess分级Ⅲ/Ⅳ级、术后CVS、术后3 d MBL、IL-23、IL-17水平升高及HRG水平降低均是导致aSAH患者预后不良的独立危险因素(P<0.05)。ROC曲线结果显示,术后3 d血清MBL、HRG、IL-23、IL-17这4项指标对aSAH患者预后不良均有一定的预测效能。4项指标联合应用的预测模型效能较高(曲线下面积为0.853)。结论aSAH患者介入栓塞术后血清MBL、IL-23、IL-17水平升高及HRG水平下降可导致CVS发生风险增加,且与aSAH患者介入栓塞术后的预后不良有关。上述指标对aSAH患者预后不良有一定的预测效能。

Elevated Levels of Serum IgA against Saccharomyces cerevisiae Mannan in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

This study was undertaken to investigate whether levels of anti-Saccharomyces cerevisiae mannan antibodies （ASCMA） in human sera, a marker for several autoimmune diseases, correlate with rheumatoid arthritis （RA）. ASCMA-IgA, -IgG and -IgM levels were measured with enzyme linked immunosorbent assays （ELISA） in patients with RA （n = 30） and 152 healthy adult controls. ASCMA-IgA prevalence was significantly higher in RA patients （40%） than in healthy subjects （5.3%）. A strong correlation between levels of ASCMA-IgA and CRP （r = 0.695; p 〈 0.01） and ESR （r = 0.708; p 〈 0.01） in RA patients was observed. No significant differences in ASCMA-IgG or IgM levels were noted between RA patients and healthy control subjects in the present study. This result differs from previous reports. It remains to be evaluated whether elevated ASCMA-levels are common to all rheumatic disorders.

宫颈癌术前血清MAP19、OPN、AGR2水平及其预测术后2年内复发价值

目的:探讨宫颈癌术后复发的危险因素及甘露聚糖结合凝集素相关蛋白19(MAP19)、骨桥蛋白(OPN)、前梯度蛋白2(AGR2)的预测价值。方法:收集2016年1月-2021年1月本院诊治的宫颈癌患者250例临床资料,随访术后2年发生复发情况分为复发组(n=32),未复发者为未复发组(n=218),收集患者临床资料,分析宫颈癌术后复发的危险因素,检测血清MAP19、OPN、AGR2水平并采用受试者工作特征(ROC)曲线分析预测术后复发价值。结果:两组肿瘤直径、分化程度、肿瘤间质浸润、FIGO分期、淋巴结转移有差异,复发组血清MAP19(266.04±80.21μg/L)、OPN(61.25±20.14μg/L)、AGR2(12.44±3.14 ng/ml)水平高于未复发组(138.25±56.73μg/L、19.45±3.56μg/L、12.44±3.14 ng/ml),多因素非条件logistic分析,肿瘤直径≥4 cm、分化程度高分化、肿瘤间质浸润深肌层、FIGO分期IA1~IA2、淋巴结转移,以及MAP19、OPN、AGR2高水平均是宫颈癌术后复发的独立危险因素(均P<0.05);ROC分析显示,预测宫颈癌术后复发血清MAP19的曲线下面积(AUC)为0.702,灵敏度73.2%,特异度80.1%,截断值186.54μg/L;血清OPN的AUC为0.825,灵敏度76.4%,特异度82.5%,截断值34.76μg/L;血清AGR2的AUC为0.727,灵敏度74.6%,特异度79.8%,截断值7.46ng/ml。结论:宫颈癌术后复发患者术前血清MAP19、OPN、AGR2水平异常升高,是宫颈癌术后复发独立危险因素,且对预测宫颈癌术后2年内的复发有一定参考价值。

A STUDY ON RADIOPROTECTIVE PROPERTIES OF YEAST MANNAN

Isolation and characterization of yeast mannan from Saccharomyces cerivisiae were studied. It was demonstrated that mannan was completely composed of single sugar D-mannose with molecular weight of 80KD and [α]D20+87° （0.23%, water）, and contained 99.5% carbohydrate and 0.13% protein.The freshly prepared samples and old ones give sharp peaks and

Influence of dietary mannan oligosaccharides supplementation on fingerling clownfish, Amphiprion ocellaris (Cuvier, 1830)

Objective: To test the effects of dietary mannan oligosaccharides (MOS) on clownfish Amphiprion ocellaris (A. ocellaris). Methods: Six levels (0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5 and 3.0 g/kg diet) of MOS were added to the basal diet (used as control diet) and fed clownfish A. ocellaris [total length (24.21 ± 0.16) mm] for 70 days. Growth performance and tissue protein were measured. Results: The result showed that growth rate was enhanced significantly in fish fed 0.10% and 0.15% MOS in diets compared to fish fed other MOS levels or control (P < 0.05). Survival rate significantly increased in fish fed diets with 0.20% and 0.25% MOS, compared to control. Fraction rates of protein growth were significantly higher in fish fed diets with 0.15%, 0.20%and 0.25% MOS supplementation than those fish fed other MOS inclusion levels and the control (P < 0.04). Dietary MOS concentrations and clownfish growth rates were significantly correlated. Optimal MOS concentration was predicted to be 0.185%, 0.173% and 0.171% at Days 14, 42 and 70, respectively. Conclusions: In conclusion, MOS-supplemented diet benefits for boosting growth, survival and body composition of the clownfish, A. ocellaris.

Association of mannan-binding lectin gene polymorphisms with progression of severe lupus nephritis

Objective To investigate the association of single nucleotide polymorphisms(SNPs)of the mannan-binding lectin(MBL)gene with serum levels,development,progression and prognosis of severe lupus nephritis(LN).Methods A total of 107 severe lupus nephritis patients were enrolled in the study from January 2003 to October2013.Integrated capillary electrophoresis was used to detect MBL gene polymorphism in peripheral