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Novel splicing mutation in the NEMO (IKK-gamma) gene with severe immunodeficiency and heterogeneity of X-chromosome inactivation.
American journal of medical genetics. Part A - 1 Jan 2006
Ørstavik Karen Helene, Kristiansen Marianne, Knudsen Gun Peggy, Storhaug Kari, Vege Ashild, Eiklid Kristin, Abrahamsen Tore G, Smahi Asma, Steen-Johnsen Jon
Abstract excerpt
We report on a family with three stillborn males, three affected males who were small for gestational age and died within 8 months, and one male who died at age 5 years. This boy had cone-shaped teeth and oligoodontia. He had serious bacterial infections and inflammatory bowel disease. Mutations in the NF-kappaB essential modulator (NEMO) gene have recently been shown to be the cause of a group of ectodermal...
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