Article
A novel X-linked recessive form of Mendelian susceptibility to mycobaterial disease.
Journal of medical genetics - 1 Feb 2007
Bustamante Jacinta, Picard Capucine, Fieschi Claire, Filipe-Santos Orchidée, Feinberg Jacqueline, Perronne Christian, Chapgier Ariane, de Beaucoudrey Ludovic, Vogt Guillaume, Sanlaville Damien, Lemainque Arnaud, Emile Jean-François, Abel Laurent, Casanova Jean-Laurent
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Mendelian susceptibility to mycobacterial disease (MSMD) is associated with infection caused by weakly virulent mycobacteria in otherwise healthy people. Causal germline mutations in five autosomal genes (IFNGR1, IFNGR2, STAT1, IL12RB1, IL12B) and one X-linked (NEMO) gene have been described. The gene products are physiologically related, as they are involved in interleukin 12/23-dependent, interferon...
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