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Hematologically important mutations: the autosomal recessive forms of chronic granulomatous disease (second update).
Blood cells, molecules & diseases - 15 Apr 2010
Roos Dirk, Kuhns Douglas B, Maddalena Anne, Bustamante Jacinta, Kannengiesser Caroline, de Boer Martin, van Leeuwen Karin, Köker M Yavuz, Wolach Baruch, Roesler Joachim, Malech Harry L, Holland Steven M, Gallin John I, Stasia Marie-José
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Chronic granulomatous Disease (CGD) is an immunodeficiency disorder affecting about 1 in 250,000 individuals. The disease is caused by mutations in the genes encoding the components of the leukocyte NADPH oxidase. This enzyme produces superoxide, which is essential in the process of intracellular...
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