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Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome in Argentina: 17 unique, including nine novel, mutations.
Human mutation - 1 Feb 2002
El-Hakeh Jazmin, Rosenzweig Sergio, Oleastro Matias, Basack Nora, Berozdnik Liliana, Molina Felisa, Rivas Eva Maria, Zelazko Marta, Danielian Silvia
Abstract excerpt
Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome (WAS), is an X-linked immunodeficiency disease caused by mutations of the WAS protein (WASP) gene, characterized by thrombocytopenia, eczema and recurrent infections. X-linked thrombocytopenia (XLT) is a milder form with only platelet abnormalities. Cumulative mutation data have revealed that WASP genotypes are highly variable among WAS patients. By SSCP analysis, we determined the...
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