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A severe form of human combined immunodeficiency due to mutations in DNA ligase IV.
Journal of immunology (Baltimore, Md. : 1950) - 15 Apr 2006
Enders Anselm, Fisch Paul, Schwarz Klaus, Duffner Ulrich, Pannicke Ulrich, Nikolopoulos Elisabeth, Peters Anke, Orlowska-Volk Marzenna, Schindler Detlev, Friedrich Wilhelm, Selle Barbara, Niemeyer Charlotte, Ehl Stephan
Abstract excerpt
DNA ligase IV (LigIV) deficiency was identified as the molecular basis for a severe form of combined immunodeficiency in two microcephalic siblings with cellular radiosensitivity. In one patient the diagnosis was made directly after birth, allowing analysis of the role of LigIV in the development of specific immune cells. Absolute numbers of B cells were reduced 100-fold and alphabeta T cells 10-fold, whereas...
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