In contrast, MASP-3 and MAp44 achieved, regardless of MBL levels, statistically significant values for endothelial dysfunction (for 1 SD greater MASP-3: β = 0.10 SD [0.02 to 0.18]; for 1 SD higher MAp44 β = 0.12 SD [0.04 to 0.20]), although data did not confirm the occurrence of low-grade inflammation, carotid intima-media thickness, or CVD. Here, MBL2 is linked to endothelial dysfunction.