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Nuclear factor kappaB essential modulator-deficient child with immunodeficiency yet without anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia.
The Journal of allergy and clinical immunology - 1 Dec 2004
Niehues Tim, Reichenbach Janine, Neubert Jennifer, Gudowius Sonja, Puel Anne, Horneff Gerd, Lainka Elke, Dirksen Uta, Schroten Horst, Döffinger Rainer, Casanova Jean Laurent, Wahn Volker
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Amorphic mutations in the X-linked nuclear factor kappaB essential modulator ( NEMO ) gene cause Incontinentia pigmenti, which is lethal in hemizygous male patients. Hypomorphic NEMO mutations in male patients lead to anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (EDA) with immunodeficiency. OBJECTIVE: To report the clinical features of a child bearing a NEMO mutation who displayed an immunodeficiency without EDA....
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