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Molecular characterization of Complement Factor I deficiency in two Spanish families.
Molecular immunology - 1 May 2008
Ponce-Castro Isabel María, González-Rubio Carolina, Delgado-Cerviño Eva María, Abarrategui-Garrido Cynthia, Fontán Gumersindo, Sánchez-Corral Pilar, López-Trascasa Margarita
Abstract excerpt
Complement Factor I (CFI) is a regulator of the classical and alternative pathways. CFI has enzymatic activity and is able to cleave C3b and C4b. Homozygous Factor I deficiency is associated with infectious and/or autoimmune diseases. Here we describe the biochemical and genetic characterization in two Spanish families with complete Factor I deficiency. In Family 1, the propositus suffered from several episodes...
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