Ability of various LPSs to bind to a complex of MBL and MASP, together with data on C4 activation by the MBL-MASP complex when bound to various LPSs, and on the ability of LPSs to activate the complement system.

Experiments were carried out as described in “Materials and methods.” ^#LPS possessing MHP. Control: vehicle instead of LPS. Each value is the mean ± SD from a measurement made in triplicate.