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Increased activity of coagulation factor XII (Hageman factor) causes hereditary angioedema type III.
American journal of human genetics - 1 Dec 2006
Cichon Sven, Martin Ludovic, Hennies Hans Christian, Müller Felicitas, Van Driessche Karen, Karpushova Anna, Stevens Wim, Colombo Roberto, Renné Thomas, Drouet Christian, Bork Konrad, Nöthen Markus M
Abstract excerpt
Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is characterized clinically by recurrent acute skin swelling, abdominal pain, and potentially life-threatening laryngeal edema. Three forms of HAE have been described. The classic forms, HAE types I and II, occur as a consequence of mutations in the C1-inhibitor gene. In contrast to HAE types I and II, HAE type III has been observed exclusively in women, where it appears to be...
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