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An Slfn2 mutation causes lymphoid and myeloid immunodeficiency due to loss of immune cell quiescence.
Nature immunology - 1 Apr 2010
Berger Michael, Krebs Philippe, Crozat Karine, Li Xiaohong, Croker Ben A, Siggs Owen M, Popkin Daniel, Du Xin, Lawson Brian R, Theofilopoulos Argyrios N, Xia Yu, Khovananth Kevin, Moresco Eva Marie, Satoh Takashi, Takeuchi Osamu, Akira Shizuo, Beutler Bruce
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Here we describe a previously unknown form of inherited immunodeficiency revealed by an N-ethyl-N-nitrosourea-induced mutation called elektra. Mice homozygous for this mutation showed enhanced susceptibility to bacterial and viral infection and diminished numbers of T cells and inflammatory monoc...
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