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Mutational analysis of human BLyS in patients with common variable immunodeficiency.
Journal of clinical immunology - 1 Jul 2006
Losi Claretta Gioia, Salzer Ulrich, Gatta Roberta, Lougaris Vassilios, Cattaneo Gemma, Meini Antonella, Soresina Annarosa, Grimbacher Bodo, Plebani Alessandro
Abstract excerpt
BLyS, a TNF family member, is crucial for B cell proliferation and differentiation by acting through its three receptors, TACI, BCMA and BAFF-R. The knock out model for BLyS is characterized by an immunological phenotype reminiscent of the human phenotype of common variable immunodeficiency (CVID). CVID is characterized by a defective B cell compartment, evidencing the putative importance of BLyS in its...
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