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Pathogenesis of hyper IgE syndrome.
Clinical reviews in allergy & immunology - 1 Feb 2010
Heimall Jennifer, Freeman Alexandra, Holland Steven M
Abstract excerpt
Hyper IgE syndrome (HIES) is a rare primary immunodeficiency characterized by the triad of elevated IgE and eosinophilia, eczema, and recurrent skin and pulmonary infections. The autosomal dominant (AD) form of HIES results from mutations in STAT3 and is characterized by disordered inflammation, connective tissue, and skeletal abnormalities. Tissue-specific STAT3 deficiency in animals, cytokine and...
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