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A novel lymphocyte signaling defect: trk A mutation in the syndrome of congenital insensitivity to pain and anhidrosis (CIPA).
Journal of clinical immunology - 1 Jul 2004
Melamed I, Levy J, Parvari R, Gelfand E W
Abstract excerpt
Congenital insensitivity to pain with anhidrosis is a syndrome characterized by loss of pain and sensation. The condition frequently evolves into deep wounds and prolonged healing times. Anhidrosis is another prominent component of the disorder. Often associated with recurrent episodes of unexplained fever, it can result in patient mortality. Recent investigations point to Trk A, the high affinity receptor for...
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