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Novel integrin-dependent platelet malfunction in siblings with leukocyte adhesion deficiency-III (LAD-III) caused by a point mutation in FERMT3.
Thrombosis and haemostasis - 1 May 2010
Jurk Kerstin, Schulz Ansgar S, Kehrel Beate E, Räpple Daniel, Schulze Harald, Möbest Dieter, Friedrich Wilhelm W, Omran Heymut, Deak Erika, Henschler Reinhard, Scheele Jürgen S, Zieger Barbara
Abstract excerpt
Leukocyte adhesion deficiency-III (LAD-III) also called leukocyte adhesion deficiency-1/variant (LAD1v) is a rare congenital disease caused by defective integrin activation of leukocytes and platelets. Patients with LAD-III present with non-purulent infections and increased bleeding symptoms. We report on a novel integrin-dependent platelet dysfunction in two brothers with LAD-III syndrome caused by a homozygous...
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